Lesson 5: adding and subtracting like fractions
Words to Know
Like Fractions: fractions with the same denominator
Examples
2. Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Video
Video
Tips
Watch your signs - remember the rules for adding and subtracting integers:
adding:
pos + pos = pos
neg + neg + neg
pos + neg = take their difference and keep bigger sign
subtracting:
add the opposite, then follow adding rules
adding:
pos + pos = pos
neg + neg + neg
pos + neg = take their difference and keep bigger sign
subtracting:
add the opposite, then follow adding rules
Extra Examples
Click here for additional examples and self check quizzes
Problems of the day
1. 3 3/8 + 6 5/8
2. 5/11 - 7/11
2. 5/11 - 7/11