Adding and subtracting fractions Flashcards
1
Q
How do you add similar fractions?
A
Add the numerators and keep the denominators.
2
Q
How do you subtract similar fractions?
A
Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators.
3
Q
How do you add dissimilar fractions?
A
4
Q
How do you subtract dissimilar fractions?
A
4
Q
How do you add mixed fractions?
A
To add mixed fractions, add the whole numbers and numerators and keep the denominators.
5
Q
6/12 + 7/12
A
1 1/12
6
Q
4/7 - 3/7
A
1/7
7
Q
3/4 + 5/8
A
1 12/32
8
Q
4/5 - 3/4
A
1/20
9
Q
6 2/5 + 4 5/6
A
11 1/28