Adding & Subtracting Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first 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

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

Back

The first step in subtracting fractions is to ensure they have a common denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and eat 1/5, how much is left?

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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5 of the pizza is left.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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3/4 - 1/2 = 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the total when adding fractions?

Back

To find the total when adding fractions, add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2