Intermediate Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

What is the first step when adding two fractions with the same denominator?

• Multiply the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Subtract the denominators

• Add the numerators

When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, what operation is performed on the numerators?

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Subtract the numerators

• Divide the numerators

In the example of adding 1/2 and 5/2, what is the result?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the common denominator when subtracting 3/5 from 1/15?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 15

How do you adjust the fraction 3/5 to have a denominator of 15?

• Multiply by 4/4

• Multiply by 5/5

• Multiply by 3/3

• Multiply by 2/2