4-5b fraction strip subtraction

Have the students look at the fraction pieces for each and at the number representation. It is important for the students to recognize that 2 8 is equal to 1 4 and that half of 1 4 is 1 8 . When looking at the fraction piece for 3 4 , students should notice that each fourth is divided into half, creating the fraction 6 8 . During the discussion ... ................
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