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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In order to Add or Subtract fractions,
you MUST have a
Add and/or Subtract the following
problems:
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1. ¼ + 1/6
1.When changing your fractions into
fractions with common denominators,
multiply both the numerator and
denominator by the same number.
2. 31/36 – ¾
2. Only add your numerators.
3. Keep your denominator the same.
4. Reduce
3. 10 ½ + 4 2/3
When adding and subtracting mixed
numbers, turn your mixed numbers into
improper fractions!!
4. -1/12 + 3/16
Examples: A. 2/3 + ¼ =
5. 2 ½ + 2 3/8 + 4 1/6
8/12 + 3/12 = 11/12
B. 3 5/6 + 7/8 =
6. 3 7/8 + (-5 2/3) + 7 5/12
23/6 + 7/8 =
92/24 + 21/24 = 113/24
113/24 = 4 17/24
7. 9 ½ + (-7/8) – (-4 2/3)
8. 4 2/5 – 8 7/9 + 2 1/6