Add & Subtract with Like Denominators
Subtract:
6/9-3/9
3/9
Subtract the fractions:
3/4 - 1/3 =
5/12
The top number in a fraction is called the
The numerator
Add:
3/10 + 7/10
1 whole or 10/10
Add the Fractions:
2/3 + 1/5 =
What does the numerator represent?
how many parts out of a whole
Subtract:
8/12-6/12
2/12
Subtract the Fractions:
4/5 - 1/4 =
11/20
The bottom number in a fraction is called
The denominator
Add:
5/7 + 4/7
9/7
Subtract the Fractions:
3/5 - 1/2 =
1/10
What is a unit fraction?
Fraction with one as the numerator
Subtract:
2/4 -1/4
1/4
Add the Fractions:
DOUBLE points if you simplify your answer.
1/6 + 1/2 =
For Regular Points: 8/12 or 4/6
For DOUBLE Points (Simplest Form): 2/3
To add or subtract fractions you must have...
the same denominator/like units