Using Equivalent Fractions To Add And Subtract Fractions

Use a number line to tell if the fraction is closest to 0, 1/2, or 1.

• 0

• 1/2

• 1

Use a number line to tell if the fraction is closest to 0, 1/2, or 1.

• 0

• 1/2

• 1

Estimate the sum by replacing the fraction with a 0, 1/2, or 1. ____ + ____ = ____

(a)  

Estimate the difference by replacing the fraction with a 0, 1/2, or 1. ____ + ____ = ____

(a)  

Find the least common denominator for each pair of fractions.

(a)  

Find the least common denominator for each pair of fractions.

(a)  

What are the equivalent fractions with common denominators? (Hint: First, find a common denominator for each fractions.) (Remember try using the least common denominators.)

(a)  

What are the equivalent fractions with common denominators? (Hint: First, find a common denominator for each fractions.) (Remember try using the least common denominators.)

(a)  

Find the sum using least multiple. (Remember you cannot add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators.)

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 2/3

• 1/2

Find the sum using least multiple. (Remember you cannot add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators.)

(a)