Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

5/6 - 1/3 = ?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

If you add 1/6 and 1/3, what is the result?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/6

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To increase the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• To reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

• To convert the fraction into a decimal form.

• To multiply the numerator and denominator by a common factor.

What is the process of adding fractions?

• Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

• Multiply the denominators, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

• Add the denominators, keep the numerators the same, and simplify if necessary.

• Convert the fractions to decimals, add them, and convert back to fractions.

If you have 2/5 + 1/10, what is the sum?

• 1/2

• 3/10

• 4/10

• 1/5

What is the result of 3/4 - 1/2?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 3/4

8/15 - 1/5 = ?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/5

What is the simplified form of 6/8?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a whole number.

• A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

• A fraction is a type of decimal number.

• A fraction is a mathematical operation.

Simplify the fraction to lowest terms: 4/12

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/4