Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

This video tutorial covers the concepts of adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. It provides examples of both operations, explains how to handle improper fractions by converting them into mixed numbers, and emphasizes the importance of simplifying fractions. The tutorial includes practice problems for students to try on their own, reinforcing the skills taught.

What is the result of adding 2/7 and 4/7?

• 2/14

• 8/7

• 1

• 6/7

If you subtract 3/8 from 7/8, what fraction do you get?

• 3/8

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 4/8

How can you simplify 4/8?

• 2/8

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 1/2

What is the simplified form of 6/12?

• 3/6

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/4

After subtracting 1/12 from 7/12, what is the simplest form of the result?

• 1/6

• 6/12

• 1/2

• 3/6

What is 10/8 expressed as a mixed number?

• 1 2/8

• 1 1/4

• 2 1/8

• 1 3/8

How do you simplify 2/8?

• 2/4

• 1/8

• 1/2

• 1/4

What is the sum of 4/5 and 3/5?

• 1 2/5

• 7/5

• 1 3/5

• 2

What is the result of 7/3 minus 2/3?

• 2 1/3

• 1 2/3

• 5/3

• 1 1/3

How do you convert 5/3 to a mixed number?

• 2/3

• 1 2/3

• 1 1/3

• 5/3