Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Write the fraction as a sum of unit fractions.

(a)  

Which problems correctly show the fraction  $\frac{6}{7}$  as the sum of fractions.

 $\frac{1}{6}$  +  $\frac{2}{6}$  =

 $\frac{3}{5}$  +  $\frac{2}{5}$  =

Ted needs  $\frac{3}{8}$  of a yard of denim and  $\frac{4}{8}$  of a yard of canvas to make a tote bag. How much fabric does Ted need in all?

(a)  

 $\frac{3}{5}$  -  $\frac{2}{5}$  =

Betsy brought  $\frac{6}{10}$  of a pound of trail mix on a camping trip. She ate  $\frac{3}{10}$  of a pound of trail mix. How much trail mix is left?

(a)  

 $1\ \frac{3}{5}$  +  $2\ \frac{2}{5}$  =

 $3\ \frac{4}{7}$  -  $1\ \frac{2}{7}$  =

Paige hiked  $5\ \frac{4}{5}$  miles. Rebecca hiked  $2\ \frac{2}{5}$  miles. How many more miles did Paige hike than Rebecca.