Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

Front

What are like fractions?

Back

Fractions that have the same denominator.

Front

How do you add like fractions?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you subtract like fractions?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the result of 15/16 - 12/16?

Back

3/16

Front

What is the sum of 4/6 and 3/6?

Back

7/6

Front

What is 6/10 - 5/10?

Back

1/10

Front

What is 4/6 - 1/6?

Back

3/6

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.