Add and Subtract Fractions

Front

What is the sum of 1/3 and 5/12?

Back

3/4

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 and 5/8?

Back

7/8

Front

If Tim has a board that is 5/6 feet long and he painted 2/18 feet, how much more does he have left to paint?

Back

13/18

Front

What is the sum of 2/3 and 1/2?

Back

7/6

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators

Front

How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

Back

Identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is the result of 1/2 + 1/4?

Back

3/4

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the result of 5/6 - 1/3?

Back

1/2