Subtraction
What is my first step in any addition problem with fractions?
Use multiplication to make the denominators the same!
What is my first step in any addition problem with fractions?
Use multiplication to make the denominators the same!
What is a mixed number?
A number that has a whole number and a fraction.
20/12
1 8/12
3/4 - 2/8
4/8
OR
1/2
What is the bottom number of a fraction?
Denominator
What is the top number called in a fraction?
Numerator
Write this as a mixed number
24/9
2 6/9
7/10 - 3/5
1/10
2/4 + 1/4
3/4
6 2/4 - 1 1/4
5 1/4
Make this fraction into a mixed number:
9/8
1 1/8
9/10 - 1/2
4/10
or
2/5
5/10 + 2/5
9/10
3 1/3 - 1 2/3
1 2/3
Make this fraction into a mixed number:
8/4
1 4/8
or
1 1/2
6/7 - 2/5
18/35
1/4 + 1/3
7/12
3 1/2 + 4 2/6
7 5/6
Make this fraction into a mixed number:
36/15