Pre-Algebra: Fraction Basics (Virtual Lesson / Education)

This lesson covers fraction basics for Pre-Algebra. Fraction basics like converting mixed numbers and improper fractions are covered first. Prime factorizations and the GCF is applied to simplifying fractions fully, while the LCM is applied to adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.

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0:00 Overview
0:53 Vocabulary
5:50 Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
9:43 Simplifying Fractions using the GCF
13:24 Adding & Subtracting Fractions using the LCD
16:02 Example 1: Converting Between Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
18:02 Example 2: Simplifying Fractions using the GCF
19:41 Example 3: Adding Fractions using the LCD
22:41 Example 4: Subtracting Fractions using the LCD
26:00 Example 5: Application Word Problems
26:50 Example 6: Simplifying, Adding, & Subtracting Variable Expressions