Operations with Fractions
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Objective
I can solve problems involving all four operations with fractions.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When adding or subtracting fractions with the same denominator, you add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
- 2
To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, which is often the least common multiple of the original denominators.
- 3
After finding a common denominator, convert each fraction into an equivalent fraction with the new denominator, then add or subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
What is the sum of 3/8 and 2/8? Simplify your answer.
Calculate 7/10 minus 3/10. Simplify your answer.
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Exit ticket
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“Calculate the value of ⅔ + ⅚ - ¼. Show all steps, including finding a common denominator.”
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