+/- with Like Denominators
+/- with Unlike Denominators
Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
Vocabulary for Working with Fractions
Answer I you dare
100
1/6 + 4/6
5/6
100
1/4 + 5/8
7/8
100
4 1/6 + 9 2/3
13 5/6
100

Answers must be ___________. (Hint: This is the last step you should always complete when working with fractions.)

Simplified

100

What kind of lock does Dracula have on his door?

A dead bolt

200
3/4 - 1/4
1/2
200
2/5 + 1/2
9/10
200

8 1/4 + 8 5/6

17 1/12

200
12/7 is an example of an _______________. This is not in the simplest form!
improper fraction
200

What is a vampire’s favorite candy?

A sucker

300
9/10 - 7/10
1/5
300
7/12 - 1/2
1/12
300

8 4/6 + 4 3/5

13 4/15

300

Fractions must have the same _________ before adding or subtracting. (Hint: This is the 1st step when adding or subtracting fractions)

denominator

300

What is a vampire’s favorite song?

another one bites the dust

400

2 + 4/12

2 1/3

400
5/6 - 2/12
3/4
400

8 7/9 + 2 2/3

11 12/27

400

Use __________ fractions after finding the LCM or common denominator before adding or subtracting. (Hint: This is the 2nd step when adding or subtracting fractions)

equivalent

400

Why are vampires easily fooled?

They are born suckers

500
1 - 1/8

7/8

500
3/12 - 1/8
1/8
500

10 5/6 + 8 14/15

19 23/30

500

This is the fraction of 6th grade to the total number of grades at Cameron

1/3

500

What is a monster’s favorite snack food?

Gould Scout cookies