KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to handle mixed numbers by converting them into top heavy fractions. It demonstrates the process of subtracting fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator. The tutorial also covers simplifying fractions to their simplest form and emphasizes the importance of practicing these conversions and operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to a top heavy fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

• Add the whole number to the numerator.

• Divide the whole number by the denominator.

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number.

Why is it important to have the same denominator when subtracting fractions?

• To convert the fractions into mixed numbers.

• To ensure the numerators are equal.

• To make the fractions easier to multiply.

• To accurately perform the subtraction.

How do you convert 2/5 to a fraction with a denominator of 15?

• Subtract 3 from the denominator.

• Add 10 to the numerator.

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2.

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3.

What is the result of subtracting 6/15 from 16/15?

• 10/15

• 12/15

• 8/15

• 14/15

How can the fraction 10/15 be simplified?

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 1/3