Adding/Subtracting Fractions (Like and Unlike Denominators)

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

Front

What is 3/9 + 4/9?

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7/9

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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What is 7/8 - 1/6?

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17/24

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is 2/3 + 5/3 in simplest form?

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2 1/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

Front

What is 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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1

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A