Adding Fractions
Subtracting Fractions
Simplest Form
Common Denominator
Fractions
100
5/8 + 2/8 =
7/8
100
6/7 - 5/7
1/7
100
3/6
1/2
100
What is the least common denominator for 1/2 and 2/3
6
100
Terri painted 5/12 of a fence. Rey painted 4/12 of the fence. How much of the fence did they paint altogether? Write in simplest form.
3/4
200
3/8 + 1/8
1/2
200
9/12 - 3/12
1/2
200
14/21
2/3
200
What is the least common denominator for 5/12 and 3/9
36
200
Chris spent 5/6 hour drawing and 2/6 hour reading. How much more time did he spend drawing than reading? Write in simplest form.
1/2
300
2/3 + 1/6
5/6
300
5/8 - 1/2
1/8
300
55/60
11/12
300
Use the least common denominator to find an equivalent fraction for 2/5 and 1/6. What are the equivalent fractions?
12/30 and 5/30
300
At a gas station, Kurt asked for directions to the nearest town. The attendant told him to go 4/6 mile south and then 1/4 mile east. How far does Kurt have to drive to get to the town?
11/12
400
1/5 + 1/4 + 2/5
17/20
400
5/12 - 4/16
1/6
400
32/80
2/5
400
Use the least common denominator to find an equivalent fraction for 5/8 and 3/4. What are the equivalent fractions?
5/8 and 6/8
400
Danielle poured 3/4 gallon of water from a 7/8 gallon bucket. How much water is left in the bucket?
1/8
500
(7/8 + 1/12) - 1/2
11/24
500
(11/18 - 4/9) + 1/6
1/3
500
122/144
61/72
500
Use the least common denominator to find an equivalent fraction for 3/10 and 3/8. What are the equivalent fractions?
12/40 and 15/40
500
Missy ran 5/8 mile to warm up for softball practice, while Farrah only ran 1/2 mile. How much farther did Missy run?
1/8