Adding & Subtracting Fractions

To add or subtract fractions, you must have the same _______________________.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

The first step in adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is to find the _________.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

After you have found the LCD you use it to make ___________________ fractions.

• identical

• different

• equivalent

• proper

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Next you will add or subtract the ______________________.

• denominators

• numerators

• fractions

• whole numbers

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

True or False:

You add or subtract the denominators.

• True

• False

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Finally, make sure your answer is in _________ _________.

Find the sum:

 $\frac{3}{8}+\frac{7}{12}$  

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2