Problem Solving on Addition and Subtraction of Similar Fractions

These are fractions with the same denominators

• similar fractions

• dissimilar fractions

• mixed fraction

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the rules in addition and subtraction of fractions?

• Simply add or subtract the numerators

• Copy the common denominator

• Reduce the lowest term whenever possible

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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. 

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

6/16 + 9/16

• 13/16

• 15/32

• 15/16

• 1

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

• 3/8
• 3/16
• 1/8
• 2/8

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

• 4/5
• 4/10
• 2/5
• 5

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 4/5

• 3/20

• 17/20

• 4/20

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

4/5 - 1/5

• 3/5

• 5/10

• 1/2

• 3/0

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

How do I add this fractions? 

• 6/6

• 6/12

• 5/6

• 6/36

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D