Improper to Mixed
18/2
9
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Mixed to Improper
5 2/3
17/3
Adding Fractions
1/8 + 3/4
7/8
Subtracting Fractions
4/5 - 3/5
1/5
What is the first step when solving adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Find a common denominator.
Improper to Mixed
12/10
1 2/10 or 1 1/5
4 3/6
27/6
Adding Fractions
3/4 + 2/6
13/12 or 1 1/12
Subtracting Fractions
2/8 - 5/40
5/40 or 1/8
What is the second step when adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Find equivalent fractions
Convert the fractions so they have the same denominator
Improper to Mixed
14/3
4 2/3
Mixed to Improper
8 2/5
42/5
Adding Fractions
5/8 + 6/16
16/16 or 1
Subtracting Fractions
6/16 - 1/8
4/16 or 1/4
What is the third step when adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Add or subtract
Improper to Mixed
19/9
2 1/9
Mixed to Improper
10 7/9
97/9
Adding Fractions
7/15 + 4/5
19/15 or 1 4/15
Subtracting Fractions
16/20 - 2/4
6/20 or 3/10
What is the fourth step when adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Simplify the answer
Improper to Mixed
29/5
5 4/5
Mixed to Improper
15 7/10
157/10
Adding Fractions
8/5 + 6/10
22/10 or 2 1/5
Subtracting Fractions
7/8 - 3/6
9/24 or 3/8
What is the fifth step with adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Check your answer/work