Adding and Subtracting Fractions

The video tutorial from Math Dogs covers solving word problems involving adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. It includes six examples, each demonstrating step-by-step solutions to problems such as finding common denominators, converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, and simplifying results. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of practice and offers encouragement to viewers.

What is the main topic discussed in today's Math Dogs video?

• Multiplication of fractions

• Division of fractions

• Adding and subtracting fractions

• Solving algebraic equations

In Example 1, what is the common denominator used to add 1/4 and 2/3?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

What is the result of adding 1/4 and 2/3 in Example 1?

• 9/12

• 7/12

• 11/12

• 5/12

In Example 2, what is the least common denominator used to subtract 5/6 and 1/3?

• 9

• 6

• 12

• 3

What is the simplified result of subtracting 5/6 and 1/3 in Example 2?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/6

• 1/3

In Example 3, what is the common denominator used to add 5/8 and 1/6?

• 36

• 24

• 18

• 30

What is the result of adding 5/8 and 1/6 in Example 3?

• 23/24

• 21/24

• 17/24

• 19/24

In Example 4, what is the common denominator used to subtract 5 3/4 and 3 1/6?

• 14

• 8

• 10

• 12

What is the result of subtracting 5 3/4 and 3 1/6 in Example 4?

• 2 5/12

• 2 7/12

• 2 11/12

• 2 9/12

In Example 5, what is the common denominator used to add 4 2/5 and 3 7/10?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5