Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators

Front

What is the least common denominator for 6/7 and 1/2?

Back

14

Front

5/12 + 1/3

Back

3/4

Front

7/8 - 5/6

Back

1/24

Front

Is this a correct answer?

Back

No, you cannot add unlike denominators

Front

Least Common Denominator of 2/3 + 1/2

Back

6

Front

4/7 ton of sand + 1/3 ton of concrete

Back

19/21 ton

Front

Sally ran 1/3 of a mile and swam 5/6 of a mile. How much farther did she swim than she ran?

Back

1/2

Front

Robert made a fruit salad with 11/12 of a pound of melon and 1/6 of a pound of berries. How many pounds of fruit did Robert use in all?

Back

1 1/12

Front

Add 3/4 + 1/2

Back

1 1/4