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MATH NEWS

Grade 5, Module 3, Topic A

5th Grade Math Focus Area– Topic A


Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Math Parent Letter Mark 0 and 1 above the number line and below
This document is created to give parents and students a better the number line.
understanding of the math concepts found in Eureka Math (©
2013 Common Core, Inc.) that is also posted as the Engage New 0 1
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


To find fractions equivalent to , draw three vertical lines in each
rectangle creating four parts. Shade in two section to create the
Words to know fraction . Now partition with horizontal lines to show the
 Equivalent Fractions  Numerator equivalent fractions .
 Vertically  Denominator
 Horizontally  Expression

Each section

equal parts.
is cut into 2
Things to Remember:
 Equivalent Fraction – fractions that have the same value, even

though they many look differently. Example: and


Each section

Numerator – A number written above the line in a common


Each section

equal parts.
is cut into 4
equal parts.
is cut into 3

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 –
Show the expression on a number line then solve.

 Horizontally –
0 1

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.
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.

= 3 x +
=1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +
= 3 x 1+
=4

= 4
=

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.

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