Operations of

Fractions

Bell Ringer:

• Page 49 in JBHM binder (DOK 1)

Focus/Introduction:

• We will be adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions this week. Answers should always be put in simplest form which is sometimes called reducing a fraction into its lowest terms or simplifying the fraction.

• Today, we will simplify fractions.

Guided Practice: (DOK 1)

•150 in your JBHM binders to follow along.

Example:

•Note: “Simplest Form” is also called “lowest

terms.”

Additional Examples:

Independent Practice: (DOK 1)

•Work Handout #1 in your JBHM binders

Closure:•Who can explain how to

reduce a fraction into its lowest terms?

Homework:• Envision textbooks—page 235.

• 1st period: 9-16• 2nd period: 1-6• 5th period: 9-16• 6th period: 9-16• 7th period: 1-6