standard_description: Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd.)
problem_activity: Problem 1
Would you rather have the leftover king-sized candy bar in Scenario A or Scenario B? The original candy bars were the same size.
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Problem 2
Find two fractions that are equivalent to each of the following:
a.
$$\frac{1}{3}$$
b.
$$\frac{3}{4}$$
c.
$$\frac{3}{2}$$
Problem 3
Use pictures to explain why the following fractions are equivalent.
a.
$${{1\over2}={3\over6}}$$
b.
$${{2\over3}={8\over12}}$$
c.
$${{4\over3}={8\over6}}$$


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