Adding fractions
A chef bought ⁷⁄₁₂ pounds of carrots. If he later bought another ⁵⁄₁₂ pounds of carrots, what is the total weight of carrots he bought?
12/12 = 1 pound
Add the fractions. Write the answer as a mixed number. 2/4 + 1/4 + 3/4 =
1 2/4
What is 11/12 - 5/12
6/12 or 1/2
4 x 2/5
8/5
2 3/2 + 4 1/2
8
What is 4 4/5 - 1 3/5 =
3 6/5 ---> 4 1/5
2 x 3 1/3
6 2/3
What is 4/10 + 7/10
1 1/10
A full garbage truck weighed 6 1/2 tons. After dumping the garbage, the truck weighed 3 1/2 tons. What was the weight of the garbage?
3 tons
Complete an area model to show that 1/4=2/8
(Area Model partitioned into four with a line added horizontal to cut into eight pieces)