Like Denominators
1/6 + 4/6
5/6
1/4 + 1/2
3/4
The numerator on the top a fraction tells you...
how many parts of out the whole
4/12 - 3/12
1/12
1/10 + 3/5
7/10
The denominator on the bottom of a fraction tells you...
the size of the whole
Simplify your answer!
40/100 - 20/100 =
1/5
2/5 + 1/6
17/30
17/3
This fraction is called...
an improper fraction OR a fraction greater than 1 whole
Add the Fractions:
3/4 + 2/4 =
1 and 1/4
Write your answer as a mixed number!
1/2 + 2/3 =
1 and 1/6
8/3
How do you know this fraction is greater than a whole?
The numerator is greater than the denominator.
8/3 is greater than 1, or 3/3.
Simplify your answer!
87/100 - 55/100 =
8/25
Write your answer as a mixed number!
5/10 + 7/5
1 and 9/10
In order to add or subtract fractions, we must...
put the fractions in the same unit (like denominators)