Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Front

What must be the same before you add or subtract fractions?

Back

Denominator

Front

What is 6 4/10 - 3 8/10?

Back

2 6/10

Front

What is 2 2/6 + 6 4/6?

Back

9

Front

What is 3 8/12 + 2 7/12?

Back

6 3/12

Front

What is 2 5/7 + 3 6/7?

Back

6 4/7

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A number that represents a part of a whole, expressed as a/b where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number that represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.