Add Fractions Same Denominator Subtraction

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

• Common numerators

• Different numerators

• Different denominators

• Common denominators

What is the the next step to finding this answer?

• Add the numerators (1+1=2)

• Multiply 12 X 1 for both fractions to find a new numerator
  

• Multiply to find each new numerator by the multiple used to get 12. (3 X1) (4 X 1)

• This is a mistake, you don't need to convert to twelfths

3/8 - (-1/4)

• 5/8

• 3/4

• 4/8

• -5/8

What number could be a common denominator for these two fractions?
2/3   and   3/4

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 12

What is the first step in solving this problem? 
⅘ + ½ =

• Add the top parts of the fraction

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Find a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction. 

What is the best Common Denominator for the Given Problem?

• 48

• 24

Two cats, Fluffy and Oreo, met in the Park. Fluffy's tail is 3   1/3 of a meter long. Oreo's tail is 2   1/4 of a meter long.
How much Longer is Fluffy's tail than Oreo's tail?

• 5     7/12

• 1     1/12

• 1     2/7

• 5     2/12

When adding or subtracting fractions, I NEVER add or subtract the...

• numerators

• denominators

• mixed numbers

• equivalent fractions

What is ALWAYS required when adding/subtracting fractions?

• The same numerators.

• The same denominators.

• Equivalent fractions.

• Add the numerators (top parts of the fractions).

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Rewrite the fractions with a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction.