Adding and Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers

Front

The number on top of the fraction bar is called the _______.

Back

numerator

Front

The number under the fraction bar is called the ______.

Back

denominator

Front

What do you need to find in order to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

a common denominator

Front

1/5 + 4/15 = ?

Back

3/15

Front

Sally used 1/8 of a gallon of paint in her bathroom and 2/6 in her bedroom. How much paint did she use in all?

Back

11/24

Front

4/5 - 1/10 = ?

Back

7/10

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A number that includes a whole number and a fraction.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is the result of 2/3 + 1/6?

Back

5/6