ADD FRACTIONS W/UNLIKE DENOMINATORS
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators
1/4 + 3/8
5/8
Subtract
3/4 - 1/2
1/4
What is the number on the top of a fraction called?
Numerator
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators
5/12 + 1/3
9/12 or 3/4
Subtract
7/8 - 2/4
3/8
What is the number on the bottom of the fraction called?
Denominator
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators
2/5 + 3/7
29/35
Subtract
3/4 - 2/3
1/12
When two fractions have the same value but are represented by different numbers (EX: 2/5 and 4/10) those fractions are _________.
Equivalent
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators
3/4 - 1/8
5/8
Subtract
4/5 - 1/3
7/12
When adding fractions with unlike denominators, you have to first make them match by finding the ____________
Least Common Denominator
OR
LCD
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators
1/4 - 1/7
3/28
Subtract
5/7 - 2/5
11/35
A number represented by a whole number AND a fraction is called a __________ _________.
Mixed Number