Add and Subtract Fractions

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators.

Front

What fraction of the students in the band play either the flute or the clarinet if 5/10 play the flute and 3/10 play the clarinet?

Back

4/5.

Front

Solve: 3/5 + 1/4 = ?

Back

17/20.

Front

What is the least common denominator for 3 and 4?

Back

12.

Front

What is the least common denominator for 7 and 2?

Back

14.

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is found by identifying the smallest multiple that is common to all denominators.

Front

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

Back

5/6.

Front

What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

Back

1/4.