Adding and Subtracting Similar Fractions

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The fraction bar also denotes a division operation

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In adding similar fractions, simply add the denominators.

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The result in ½ plus ½ is 1.

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The result when a fraction is subtracted by itself is 1.

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In simplifying fraction to its lowest term, divide both numerator and denominator by their LCD.

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Find the sum. Answer must be in simplest form.

 $\frac{13}{32}+\frac{11}{32}$  

•  $\frac{24}{32}$  

•  $\frac{12}{16}$  
  

•  $\frac{6}{8}$  

•  $\frac{3}{4}$  

Find the sum. Answer must be in simplest form.

 $\frac{1}{30}+\frac{4}{30}+\frac{6}{30}+\frac{7}{30}$  

•  $\frac{18}{30}$  

•  $\frac{9}{15}$  
  

•  $\frac{3}{5}$  

•  $\frac{2}{5}$  

Find the sum. Answer must be in simplest form.

 $6\frac{3}{12}+5\frac{4}{12}+7\frac{5}{12}$  

•  $18$ 

•  $19$  
  

•  $20$  

•  $21$  

Find the difference. Answer must be in simplest form.

 $\frac{19}{49}-\frac{5}{49}$  

•  $\frac{2}{7}$ 

•  $\frac{14}{49}$  
  

•  $\frac{4}{7}$  

•  $\frac{15}{49}$  

Find the difference. Answer must be in simplest form.

 $33\frac{23}{51}-17\frac{6}{51}$  

•  $16\frac{17}{51}$ 

•  $17\frac{17}{51}$  
  

•  $16\frac{1}{3}$  

•  $17\frac{1}{3}$