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MATH NEWS
Grade 5, Module 3, Topic A
OBJECTIVES OF TOPIC A
Make equivalent fractions with the number line, the area
model, and numbers.
Make equivalent fractions with sums of fractions with
like denominators.
5
th Grade Math
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Math Parent Letter
This document is created to give parents and students a better
understanding of the math concepts found in Eureka Math (©
2013 Common Core, Inc.) that is also posted as the Engage New
York material which is taught in the classroom. Grade 5 Module 3
of Eureka Math (Engage New York) covers Addition and
Subtraction of Fractions. This newsletter will address making
equivalent fractions.
Topic A. Equivalent Fractions
Words to know
Equivalent Fractions Numerator
Vertically Denominator
Horizontally Expression
Things to Remember:
Equivalent Fraction – fractions that have the same value, even
though they many look differently. Example:
and
Numerator – A number written above the line in a common
fraction to indicate the number of parts of the whole
Denominator – The number below the line in a fraction,
indicating the number of equal parts into which one whole is
divided.
Vertically –
Horizontally –
Focus Area– Topic A
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Mark 0 and 1 above the number line and
below
the number line.
0 1
To find fractions equivalent to
, draw three vertical lines in each
rectangle creating four parts. Shade in two section to create the
fraction
. Now partition with horizontal lines to show the
equivalent fractions
.
Show the expression on a number line then solve.
0 1
=
Each section
is cut into 2
equal parts.
Each section
is cut into 3
equal parts.
Each section
is cut into 4
equal parts.
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Express the fraction as the sum of two or three equal fractional parts. Rewrite each as a multiplication equation.
OR
Express each of the following as the sum of a whole number and a fraction.
Rachel cut six equal lengths of yarn. Each piece was 4 sevenths of a foot long. How many feet of yarn did she cut? Express your
answer as the sum of a whole number and the remaining fractional part.
=
+
+
+
1 +
=
Rachel cut
feet of yarn.
= 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +
= 4
= 4
= 3 x
+
= 3 x 1 +
=