Grade 7 - Number
Standard 7.N.5 - Simplify and express the fraction in the lowest terms.
Included Skills: Fractions
Demonstrate an understanding of adding and subtracting positive fractions and mixed numbers, with like and unlike denominators, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to positive sums and differences). • Model addition and subtraction of a given positive fraction or given mixed number, using concrete representations, and record symbolically. • Determine the sum of two given positive fractions or mixed numbers with like denominators. • Determine the difference of two given positive fractions or mixed numbers with like denominators. • Determine a common denominator for a given set of positive fractions or mixed numbers. • Determine the sum of two given positive fractions or mixed numbers with unlike denominators. • Determine the difference of two given positive fractions or mixed numbers with unlike denominators. • Simplify a given positive fraction or mixed number by identifying the common factor between the numerator and denominator. • Simplify the solution to a given problem involving the sum or difference of two positive fractions or mixed numbers. • Solve a given problem involving the addition or subtraction of positive fractions or mixed numbers, and determine if the solution is reasonable.