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Unit 5: Module 5: Fraction equivalence, ordering, and operations

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"In this module, students build on their Grade 3 work with unit fractions as they explore fraction equivalence and extend this understanding to mixed numbers. This leads to the comparison of fractions and mixed numbers and the representation of both in a variety of models. Benchmark fractions play an important part in students’ ability to generalize and reason about relative fraction and mixed number sizes. Students then have the opportunity to apply what they know to be true for whole number operations to the new concepts of fraction and mixed number operations." Eureka Math/EngageNY (c) 2015 GreatMinds.org

Topic A: Decomposition and fraction equivalence

• Decomposing a fraction visually (Opens a modal)
• Decomposing a mixed number (Opens a modal)
• Decomposing fractions review (Opens a modal)
• Decompose fractions visually Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Decompose fractions Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Topic B: Fraction equivalence using multiplication and division

• Equivalent fractions (Opens a modal)
• Visualizing equivalent fractions (Opens a modal)
• Visualizing equivalent fractions review (Opens a modal)
• More on equivalent fractions (Opens a modal)
• Equivalent fractions review (Opens a modal)
• Finding common denominators (Opens a modal)
• Common denominators: 3/5 and 7/2 (Opens a modal)
• Common denominators review (Opens a modal)
• Equivalent fractions (fraction models) Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Equivalent fractions Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Equivalent fractions (number lines) Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Common denominators Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Topic C: Fraction comparison

• Comparing fractions: tape diagram (Opens a modal)
• Comparing fractions: number line (Opens a modal)
• Comparing fractions: fraction models (Opens a modal)
• Visually comparing fractions review (Opens a modal)
• Comparing fractions 1 (unlike denominators) (Opens a modal)
• Comparing fractions 2 (unlike denominators) (Opens a modal)
• Visually compare fractions with unlike denominators Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Compare fractions with different numerators and denominators Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Compare fractions using benchmarks Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Compare fractions word problems Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Topic D: Fraction addition and subtraction

• Adding fractions with like denominators (Opens a modal)
• Subtracting fractions with like denominators (Opens a modal)
• Fraction word problem: pizza (Opens a modal)
• Fraction word problem: piano (Opens a modal)
• Fraction word problem: lizard (Opens a modal)
• Fraction word problem: spider eyes (Opens a modal)
• Add fractions with common denominators Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Subtract fractions with common denominators Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Add and subtract fractions word problems (same denominator) Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Topic E: Extending fraction equivalence to fractions greater than 1

• Multiplying unit fractions and whole numbers (Opens a modal)
• Writing mixed numbers as improper fractions (Opens a modal)
• Writing improper fractions as mixed numbers (Opens a modal)
• Mixed numbers and improper fractions review (Opens a modal)
• Making line plots with fractional data (Opens a modal)
• Interpreting line plots with fractions (Opens a modal)
• Reading a line plot with fractions (Opens a modal)
• Multiply unit fractions and whole numbers Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Write mixed numbers and improper fractions Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Compare fractions and mixed numbers Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Graph data on line plots (through 1/8 of a unit) Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Interpret line plots Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Interpret line plots with fraction addition and subtraction Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Topic F: Addition and subtraction of fractions by decomposition

• Intro to adding mixed numbers (Opens a modal)
• Intro to subtracting mixed numbers (Opens a modal)
• Subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators word problem (Opens a modal)
• Add and subtract mixed numbers (no regrouping) Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Add and subtract mixed numbers (with regrouping) Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Add and subtract mixed numbers word problems (like denominators) Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Topic G: Repeated addition of fractions as multiplication

• Multiplying fractions and whole numbers visually (Opens a modal)
• Equivalent fraction and whole number multiplication problems (Opens a modal)
• Multiplying fractions word problem: movies (Opens a modal)
• Multiplying fractions word problem: milk (Opens a modal)
• Multiplying fractions by whole numbers word problem (Opens a modal)
• Multiply fractions and whole numbers Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Multiply fractions and whole numbers with fraction models Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Equivalent whole number and fraction multiplication expressions Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Multiply fractions and whole numbers word problems Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Interpret multiplying fraction and whole number word problems Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Multiply fractions and whole numbers on the number line Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Multiply mixed numbers and whole numbers Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

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8.5: Solve Equations with Fraction or Decimal Coefficients

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Solve equations with fraction coefficients

• Solve equations with decimal coefficients

Be Prepared 8.10

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz.

Multiply: 8 · 3 8 . 8 · 3 8 . If you missed this problem, review Example 4.28

Be Prepared 8.11

Find the LCD of 5 6 and 1 4 . 5 6 and 1 4 . If you missed this problem, review Example 4.63

Be Prepared 8.12

Multiply: 4.78 4.78 by 100 . 100 . If you missed this problem, review Example 5.18

Solve Equations with Fraction Coefficients

Let’s use the General Strategy for Solving Linear Equations introduced earlier to solve the equation 1 8 x + 1 2 = 1 4 . 1 8 x + 1 2 = 1 4 .

This method worked fine, but many students don’t feel very confident when they see all those fractions. So we are going to show an alternate method to solve equations with fractions. This alternate method eliminates the fractions.

We will apply the Multiplication Property of Equality and multiply both sides of an equation by the least common denominator of all the fractions in the equation. The result of this operation will be a new equation, equivalent to the first, but with no fractions. This process is called clearing the equation of fractions . Let’s solve the same equation again, but this time use the method that clears the fractions.

Example 8.37

Solve: 1 8 x + 1 2 = 1 4 . 1 8 x + 1 2 = 1 4 .

Try It 8.73

Solve: 1 4 x + 1 2 = 5 8 . 1 4 x + 1 2 = 5 8 .

Try It 8.74

Solve: 1 6 y − 1 3 = 1 6 . 1 6 y − 1 3 = 1 6 .

Notice in Example 8.37 that once we cleared the equation of fractions, the equation was like those we solved earlier in this chapter. We changed the problem to one we already knew how to solve! We then used the General Strategy for Solving Linear Equations.

Solve equations with fraction coefficients by clearing the fractions.

• Step 1. Find the least common denominator of all the fractions in the equation.
• Step 2. Multiply both sides of the equation by that LCD. This clears the fractions.
• Step 3. Solve using the General Strategy for Solving Linear Equations.

Example 8.38

Solve: 7 = 1 2 x + 3 4 x − 2 3 x . 7 = 1 2 x + 3 4 x − 2 3 x .

We want to clear the fractions by multiplying both sides of the equation by the LCD of all the fractions in the equation.

Try It 8.75

Solve: 6 = 1 2 v + 2 5 v − 3 4 v . 6 = 1 2 v + 2 5 v − 3 4 v .

Try It 8.76

Solve: −1 = 1 2 u + 1 4 u − 2 3 u . −1 = 1 2 u + 1 4 u − 2 3 u .

In the next example, we’ll have variables and fractions on both sides of the equation.

Example 8.39

Solve: x + 1 3 = 1 6 x − 1 2 . x + 1 3 = 1 6 x − 1 2 .

Try It 8.77

Solve: a + 3 4 = 3 8 a − 1 2 . a + 3 4 = 3 8 a − 1 2 .

Try It 8.78

Solve: c + 3 4 = 1 2 c − 1 4 . c + 3 4 = 1 2 c − 1 4 .

In Example 8.40, we’ll start by using the Distributive Property. This step will clear the fractions right away!

Example 8.40

Solve: 1 = 1 2 ( 4 x + 2 ) . 1 = 1 2 ( 4 x + 2 ) .

Try It 8.79

Solve: −11 = 1 2 ( 6 p + 2 ) . −11 = 1 2 ( 6 p + 2 ) .

Try It 8.80

Solve: 8 = 1 3 ( 9 q + 6 ) . 8 = 1 3 ( 9 q + 6 ) .

Many times, there will still be fractions, even after distributing.

Example 8.41

Solve: 1 2 ( y − 5 ) = 1 4 ( y − 1 ) . 1 2 ( y − 5 ) = 1 4 ( y − 1 ) .

Try It 8.81

Solve: 1 5 ( n + 3 ) = 1 4 ( n + 2 ) . 1 5 ( n + 3 ) = 1 4 ( n + 2 ) .

Try It 8.82

Solve: 1 2 ( m − 3 ) = 1 4 ( m − 7 ) . 1 2 ( m − 3 ) = 1 4 ( m − 7 ) .

Solve Equations with Decimal Coefficients

Some equations have decimals in them. This kind of equation will occur when we solve problems dealing with money and percent. But decimals are really another way to represent fractions. For example, 0.3 = 3 10 0.3 = 3 10 and 0.17 = 17 100 . 0.17 = 17 100 . So, when we have an equation with decimals, we can use the same process we used to clear fractions—multiply both sides of the equation by the least common denominator .

Example 8.42

Solve: 0.8 x − 5 = 7 . 0.8 x − 5 = 7 .

The only decimal in the equation is 0.8 . 0.8 . Since 0.8 = 8 10 , 0.8 = 8 10 , the LCD is 10 . 10 . We can multiply both sides by 10 10 to clear the decimal.

Try It 8.83

Solve: 0.6 x − 1 = 11 . 0.6 x − 1 = 11 .

Try It 8.84

Solve: 1.2 x − 3 = 9 . 1.2 x − 3 = 9 .

Example 8.43

Solve: 0.06 x + 0.02 = 0.25 x − 1.5 . 0.06 x + 0.02 = 0.25 x − 1.5 .

Look at the decimals and think of the equivalent fractions.

0.06 = 6 100 , 0.02 = 2 100 , 0.25 = 25 100 , 1.5 = 1 5 10 0.06 = 6 100 , 0.02 = 2 100 , 0.25 = 25 100 , 1.5 = 1 5 10

Notice, the LCD is 100 . 100 .

By multiplying by the LCD we will clear the decimals.

Try It 8.85

Solve: 0.14 h + 0.12 = 0.35 h − 2.4 . 0.14 h + 0.12 = 0.35 h − 2.4 .

Try It 8.86

Solve: 0.65 k − 0.1 = 0.4 k − 0.35 . 0.65 k − 0.1 = 0.4 k − 0.35 .

The next example uses an equation that is typical of the ones we will see in the money applications in the next chapter. Notice that we will distribute the decimal first before we clear all decimals in the equation.

Example 8.44

Solve: 0.25 x + 0.05 ( x + 3 ) = 2.85 . 0.25 x + 0.05 ( x + 3 ) = 2.85 .

Try It 8.87

Solve: 0.25 n + 0.05 ( n + 5 ) = 2.95 . 0.25 n + 0.05 ( n + 5 ) = 2.95 .

Try It 8.88

Solve: 0.10 d + 0.05 ( d − 5 ) = 2.15 . 0.10 d + 0.05 ( d − 5 ) = 2.15 .

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Section 8.4 Exercises

Practice makes perfect.

In the following exercises, solve the equation by clearing the fractions.

1 4 x − 1 2 = − 3 4 1 4 x − 1 2 = − 3 4

3 4 x − 1 2 = 1 4 3 4 x − 1 2 = 1 4

5 6 y − 2 3 = − 3 2 5 6 y − 2 3 = − 3 2

5 6 y − 1 3 = − 7 6 5 6 y − 1 3 = − 7 6

1 2 a + 3 8 = 3 4 1 2 a + 3 8 = 3 4

5 8 b + 1 2 = − 3 4 5 8 b + 1 2 = − 3 4

2 = 1 3 x − 1 2 x + 2 3 x 2 = 1 3 x − 1 2 x + 2 3 x

2 = 3 5 x − 1 3 x + 2 5 x 2 = 3 5 x − 1 3 x + 2 5 x

1 4 m − 4 5 m + 1 2 m = −1 1 4 m − 4 5 m + 1 2 m = −1

5 6 n − 1 4 n − 1 2 n = −2 5 6 n − 1 4 n − 1 2 n = −2

x + 1 2 = 2 3 x − 1 2 x + 1 2 = 2 3 x − 1 2

x + 3 4 = 1 2 x − 5 4 x + 3 4 = 1 2 x − 5 4

1 3 w + 5 4 = w − 1 4 1 3 w + 5 4 = w − 1 4

3 2 z + 1 3 = z − 2 3 3 2 z + 1 3 = z − 2 3

1 2 x − 1 4 = 1 12 x + 1 6 1 2 x − 1 4 = 1 12 x + 1 6

1 2 a − 1 4 = 1 6 a + 1 12 1 2 a − 1 4 = 1 6 a + 1 12

1 3 b + 1 5 = 2 5 b − 3 5 1 3 b + 1 5 = 2 5 b − 3 5

1 3 x + 2 5 = 1 5 x − 2 5 1 3 x + 2 5 = 1 5 x − 2 5

1 = 1 6 ( 12 x − 6 ) 1 = 1 6 ( 12 x − 6 )

1 = 1 5 ( 15 x − 10 ) 1 = 1 5 ( 15 x − 10 )

1 4 ( p − 7 ) = 1 3 ( p + 5 ) 1 4 ( p − 7 ) = 1 3 ( p + 5 )

1 5 ( q + 3 ) = 1 2 ( q − 3 ) 1 5 ( q + 3 ) = 1 2 ( q − 3 )

1 2 ( x + 4 ) = 3 4 1 2 ( x + 4 ) = 3 4

1 3 ( x + 5 ) = 5 6 1 3 ( x + 5 ) = 5 6

In the following exercises, solve the equation by clearing the decimals.

0.6 y + 3 = 9 0.6 y + 3 = 9

0.4 y − 4 = 2 0.4 y − 4 = 2

3.6 j − 2 = 5.2 3.6 j − 2 = 5.2

2.1 k + 3 = 7.2 2.1 k + 3 = 7.2

0.4 x + 0.6 = 0.5 x − 1.2 0.4 x + 0.6 = 0.5 x − 1.2

0.7 x + 0.4 = 0.6 x + 2.4 0.7 x + 0.4 = 0.6 x + 2.4

0.23 x + 1.47 = 0.37 x − 1.05 0.23 x + 1.47 = 0.37 x − 1.05

0.48 x + 1.56 = 0.58 x − 0.64 0.48 x + 1.56 = 0.58 x − 0.64

0.9 x − 1.25 = 0.75 x + 1.75 0.9 x − 1.25 = 0.75 x + 1.75

1.2 x − 0.91 = 0.8 x + 2.29 1.2 x − 0.91 = 0.8 x + 2.29

0.05 n + 0.10 ( n + 8 ) = 2.15 0.05 n + 0.10 ( n + 8 ) = 2.15

0.05 n + 0.10 ( n + 7 ) = 3.55 0.05 n + 0.10 ( n + 7 ) = 3.55

0.10 d + 0.25 ( d + 5 ) = 4.05 0.10 d + 0.25 ( d + 5 ) = 4.05

0.10 d + 0.25 ( d + 7 ) = 5.25 0.10 d + 0.25 ( d + 7 ) = 5.25

0.05 ( q − 5 ) + 0.25 q = 3.05 0.05 ( q − 5 ) + 0.25 q = 3.05

0.05 ( q − 8 ) + 0.25 q = 4.10 0.05 ( q − 8 ) + 0.25 q = 4.10

Everyday Math

Coins Taylor has $2.00 $2.00 in dimes and pennies. The number of pennies is 2 2 more than the number of dimes. Solve the equation 0.10 d + 0.01 ( d + 2 ) = 2 0.10 d + 0.01 ( d + 2 ) = 2 for d , d , the number of dimes.

Stamps Travis bought $9.45 $9.45 worth of 49-cent 49-cent stamps and 21-cent 21-cent stamps. The number of 21-cent 21-cent stamps was 5 5 less than the number of 49-cent 49-cent stamps. Solve the equation 0.49 s + 0.21 ( s − 5 ) = 9.45 0.49 s + 0.21 ( s − 5 ) = 9.45 for s , s , to find the number of 49-cent 49-cent stamps Travis bought.

Writing Exercises

Explain how to find the least common denominator of 3 8 , 1 6 , and 2 3 . 3 8 , 1 6 , and 2 3 .

If an equation has several fractions, how does multiplying both sides by the LCD make it easier to solve?

If an equation has fractions only on one side, why do you have to multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD?

In the equation 0.35 x + 2.1 = 3.85 , 0.35 x + 2.1 = 3.85 , what is the LCD? How do you know?

ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.

ⓑ Overall, after looking at the checklist, do you think you are well-prepared for the next Chapter? Why or why not?

Chapter 8 Multiply Fractions By a Whole Number

In Chapter 8 we will: 

Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers

Vocabulary:

fraction – a number that names part of a whole or part of a group

factor - a number that is multiplied by another number to find a product

multiple – the product of two counting numbers (ex. multiples of 3 are: 3,6,9,12,15,18,21...)

product – the answer to a multiplication problem

unit fraction – a fraction that has a numerator of one

Identity Property of Multiplication - the property that states the product of any number and 1 is that number (ex. 6 x 1=6, 327 x 1=327)

Chapter 8 videos:

Lesson 8.1 Multiples of Unit Fractions 

Lesson 8.2 Multiples of Fractions 

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Lesson 8.4 Multiply a Fraction of Mixed Number by a Whole 

Lesson 8.5 Problem Solving: Comparison Problems with 

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• Shape Identification: Recognizing and naming basic shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, etc.
• Comparing Shapes: Worksheets that help students identify differences and similarities between shapes.
• Pattern Recognition: Repeating shapes in patterns and asking students to determine the next shape in the sequence.

Measurement Worksheets

Measurement is another area where real-life application and math converge.

• Length and Height: Comparing two or more objects and determining which is longer or shorter.
• Weight: Lighter vs. heavier worksheets using balancing scales as visuals.
• Time: Reading clocks, days of the week, and understanding the calendar.

Data Handling Worksheets

Even at a primary level, students can start to understand basic data representation.

• Tally Marks: Using tally marks to represent data and counting them.
• Simple Bar Graphs: Interpreting and drawing bar graphs based on given data.
• Pictographs: Using pictures to represent data, which can be both fun and informative.

Place Value Worksheets

Understanding the value of each digit in a number is fundamental in primary math.

• Identifying Place Values: Recognizing units, tens, hundreds, etc., in a given number.
• Expanding Numbers: Breaking down numbers into their place value components, such as understanding 243 as 200 + 40 + 3.
• Comparing Numbers: Using greater than, less than, or equal to symbols to compare two numbers based on their place values.

Fraction Worksheets

Simple fraction concepts can be introduced at the primary level.

• Identifying Fractions: Recognizing half, quarter, third, etc., of shapes or sets.
• Comparing Fractions: Using visual aids like pie charts or shaded drawings to compare fractions.
• Simple Fraction Addition: Adding fractions with the same denominator using visual aids.

Money and Real-Life Application Worksheets

Understanding money is both practical and a great way to apply arithmetic.

• Identifying Coins and Notes: Recognizing different denominations.
• Simple Transactions: Calculating change, adding up costs, or determining if there’s enough money to buy certain items.
• Word Problems with Money: Real-life scenarios involving buying, selling, and saving.

Logic and Problem-Solving Worksheets

Even young students can hone their problem-solving skills with appropriate challenges.

• Sequences and Patterns: Predicting the next item in a sequence or recognizing a pattern.
• Logical Reasoning: Simple puzzles or riddles that require students to think critically.
• Story Problems: Reading a short story and solving a math-related problem based on the context.

Worksheets allow students to practice at their own pace, offer teachers a tool for assessment, and provide parents with a glimpse into their child’s learning progression. While digital tools and interactive activities are gaining prominence in education, the significance of worksheets remains undiminished. They are versatile and accessible and, when designed creatively, can make math engaging and fun for young learners.

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