Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers Word Problems

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 is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

Back

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Front

3 1/4 - 1 4/5 = ?

Back

1 17/20

Front

Monique needs 2 1/8 cups of sugar and 1 5/24 cups of flour. How many cups of ingredients will she use in all?

Back

3 8/24 cups

Front

4/5 - 1/10 = ?

Back

7/10

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

What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.