Simplify fractions

Walt:Add and subtract fractions with related denominators.

Simplify fractions

These two games are very different. They both are easy because we are just revisiting them. The challenging part would be trying to beat the score. The point of these games is to first make the fractions equivalent and then find the answer. Next I would like to learn how to divide different different denominators.

Revisiting mixed fractions

Walt: Revisit renaming fractions,placing fractions on a number line and order fractions.

Revisiting Mixed numbers

I know how to solve these problems because I have did this before. I used a number line to find which one is the smallest fraction, or make each fraction equivalent. They both are very easy games because I have did them in the past. I don't find anything challenging in these games. Next  I would like to learn how to order large fractions.

Solving fraction problems

Walt:solve fraction word problems.

180 is the answer.

2/5 of $450=$450 divided by 5=90

(I got 5 from the denominator)

90x2=$180

(I got 2 from the numerator)

Marcus spent $180 on a DVD player.

$450-180=270

1/3 of 270=270 divided by 3=90

(I got 3 from the denominator)

90x1=90

(I got 1 from the numerator)

Marcus spent $90 on a jacket.

270-90=180

Marcus had $180 money left to spend.

This problem wasn’t easy, it was complicating. I was really confused. I couldn’t work this out fast enough. No one helped me with this problem, so it was just me. Next I would like to learn, and work out bigger problems. I want to learn bigger problems so I can get good at it.