Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Make the improper fraction into a mixed number: 13/5
2 3/5
If Sally lives 6/7 mile from school and Bob lives 2/7 of a mile from school. Who lives closer to school and by how much?
Bob lives closer by 4/7 mile.
Compare the following two fractions: 3/7 and 6/7
3/7 < 6/7
Subtract the fraction 9/10 - 4/10
5/10 = 1/2
If a recipe calls for 2 1/2 cup of sugar and 3 2/5 cup of flour, how many cups of sugar and flour do you need in all?
5 9/10 cups
Compare the following fractions:
2/9 and 4/7
2/9 < 4/7
Subtract the fractions 2 9/12 - 1 4/12
1 5/12
Make the improper fraction into a mixed number: 17/4
4 1/4
If one batch of cookies calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How many cups of sugar would I need to make 3 batches of cookies?
3/4 + 3/4 + 3/4 = 9/4 or 2 1/4 cups
Compare the following fractions:
5/6 and 3/4
5/6 > 3/4
Simplify the fraction: 5/35
1/7
Make sure your answer is in SIMPLEST form! 3 5/6 + 5 2/6 =
8 7/6 = 9 1/6
Julie is 4 5/6 ft tall and Jazzy is 4 1/2 feet tall. Who is taller and by how much?
Julie is 2/6 ft taller or 4 inches taller.
Put the fractions in order from least to greatest.
4/8 , 6/7, 2/9
2/9, 4/8, 6/7
9 1/5 - 3 4/5
5 2/5
1 5/12 feet further or 1 foot and 5 inches further.
Put the fractions in order from least to greatest:
3/4, 4/6, 5/10, 3/11
3/11, 5/10, 4/6, 3/4
Simplify the fraction: 16/24
2/3