Vocabulary
What is the 1st step when solving addition and subtraction problems with unlike denominators?
Find common denominators.
2/8
1/4
1/2 + 1/2 =
1
What is the 2nd step when adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Get equivalent fractions.
4/12
1/3
1 - 1/2 =
1/2
7/8 + 1/5 =
1 3/40
What is the 3rd step when adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Add or subtract
20/3
6 2/3
2/7 + 3/7 =
5/7
5/10 - 1/3 =
1/6
8/9 - 3/27 =
7/9
What is an improper fraction?
A fraction with a numerator that is greater than the denominator
51/6
8 1/2
4/8 + 1/2 =
1
What is a mixed number?
A whole number and a fraction
55/10
5 1/2
1/5 + 2/10 =
2/5
8/12 - 1/24 =
15/24
2/4 -3/6 =
0