Operations with Rational Numbers
Performing all four operations with positive and negative fractions and decimals, including complex fractions.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the strategies for adding/subtracting fractions versus multiplying/dividing fractions.
- Evaluate the most efficient method for solving problems involving mixed operations with rational numbers.
- Construct a real-world problem that requires multiple operations with rational numbers.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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