Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike)

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

What do we call fractions that have the same denominator?

Back

Like fractions

Front

What do we call fractions that have different denominators?

Back

Unlike fractions

Front

How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value.

Front

What is the first step in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is the result of 1/3 + 5/12?

Back

3/4

Front

What is the result of 7/9 - 1/5 in lowest terms?

Back

1/20

Front

How do you convert 1/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12?

Back

1/6 = 2/12