Adding Fractions with a Whole Number

5 2/3 + 4 1/4

• 9 3/7

• 1 1/4

• 9 11/12

• 10 3/12

When you are adding and subtracting fractions, what is one of the first things you must do.

• Start adding and subtracting

• Find a common denominator

• Call a friend for help

• Panic

When you are adding or subtracting a mixed number and an improper fraction, what is the first thing you should do?

• Use a calculator because this is just too hard

• Add all the numbers together to get your answer

• Change them to both mixed numbers or both improper fractions

• Give up, because you just can't do this type of problem

3 1/2 + 8/3

• 6 1/6

• 3 9/5

• 5 3/5

• 6 1/5

3/4 + 1/2

• 4/8

• 4/6

• 1 1/4

• 1 4/6

A number written as a whole number and a fraction.

• Mixed Number

• Equivalent Fraction

• Improper Fraction

• Common Denominator