1.) Measuring Ex. 1 1/2 inches
2.)Chocoate Bar Pieces
3.) 4/5 of the tables at Changs are taken
4.) 1/3 of the soap in the soap dispenser is left
5.) Pie, Pizza
6.) Spilting the bill 50/50
7.) Money. Ex. 1 dollar and 1/2 of a dollar is $1.50
8.) Sports Ex. The first quarter of the game is over
9.) Music Notes. Ex. a half note
10.) Gas Station Ex. I need 1/4 of a tank of gas
To add fractions.
You use fractions for LOTS of things in the real world like money, gambling, shopping, clothing, etc.
Whenever we are dealing with rational fractions.
Use the GCF to reduce fractions. Use the LCM to add and subtract unlike fractions. Carpenters work with fractions a lot.
The question presumes that math classes are not part of the real world, which is debatable. The GCF can be used to simplify fractions. Carpenters and chefs use fractions in practical, non-academic settings.
Recipes!
fractions are used in the English system of mesurement (inches, feet, pounds, etc.)
When we simplify fractions.
when simplifying fractions
in cookbooks and recipes
In calculating fractions.
Finding the LCM will help you add and subtract fractions. Finding the GCF will help you reduce fractions.