Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions Regroup

Make sure to simplify or make sure your answer is in proper form!

Solve the problem... Be sure to SIMPLIFY

• 5/14
• 3/7
• 5/7
• 5/14

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

When solving for LIKE denominator fractions, what are the steps?

• Line up your fractions (top to bottom)

• Line up your whole numbers (if any) with the fractions they were with

• Bring the denominator straight down

• Solve for your numerators and regroup if needed

• Solve your whole numbers with any possible regroupings.

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 sum of 4/6 and 3/6?

• 7/12

• 1 2/6

• 7/6

• 2/6

• 4/5
• 4/10
• 2/5
• 5

What is the sum of the following equation:

2/8 + 4/8 =

• 6/16

• 2/8

• 6/8

• 2/16