standard_description: Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100. (Students who can generate equivalent fractions can develop strategies for adding fractions with unlike denominators in general. But addition and subtraction with unlike denominators in general is not a requirement at this grade.) For example, express 3/10 as 30/100, and add 3/10 + 4/100 = 34/100.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Three students are partitioning a number line into fourths. Their work is shown.
Chadwick’s number line:
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Allan's number line:
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Dobrilla's number line:
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Whose partitioning makes the most sense to you? Explain your reasoning.
Problem 2
a.
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b.
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c.
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d.
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e.   How did you partition the number line when you were locating the numbers
$$\frac{7}{8}$$
and
$$\frac{12}{8}$$
? Explain your reasoning.
f.   What patterns did you notice in the fractions you located?
Problem 3
Locate and label a point on the number line for
$$\frac{7}{3}$$
. Be as exact as possible.
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