Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Front

What is the sum of ¹/₈ and ⁵/₈?

Back

⁶/₈ or ³/₄

Front

Simplify ¹²/₁₆.

Back

³/₄

Front

What is 7 3/7 - 2 8/21?

Back

5 1/21

Front

Convert the mixed fraction 3 6/7 to an improper fraction.

Back

27/7

Front

Sally ran 1/3 of a mile and swam 5/6 of a mile. How much farther did she swim than she ran in simplest form?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

12

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

Front

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator; an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

Back

2 1/4

Front

How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.