Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Front

Andrew ran 1/3 of a mile and swam 5/6 of a mile. How much farther did he swim than run?

Back

1/2 of a mile

Front

When you add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators, what do you do?

Back

Find the least common multiple to change your denominator

Front

Is this a correct answer?

Back

No, you cannot add unlike denominators

Front

8/15 - 1/5 =

Back

1/3

Front

1/2 + 1/4 =

Back

3/4

Front

Bryan made a fruit salad using 1/3 cup of strawberries, 2/3 cup of grapes, and 3/4 cup of pineapples. How many cups of fruit did Bryan use altogether?

Back

1 and 3/4 cups

Front

Jocelyn ran 1/3 mile on Wednesday morning and 1/2 mile on Thursday morning. How much farther did she run on Thursday than Wednesday?

Back

1/6 mile

Front

Max measured 3/4 cup of sugar into a measuring cup to bake a cake. He dropped 1/8 of the sugar onto the floor. How much sugar does Max have left in the cup?

Back

5/8 cup

Front

4/6 + 3/6

Back

7/6