Adding and Subtracting Fractions bottom numbers same 3 Add the top numbers 5 2 fifths PLUS 1 fifth = 3 fifths ÷ 2 6 3 Subtract the top numbers Simplify answer = 8 4 7 eighths MINUS 1 eighth = 6 eighths

Adding and Subtracting Fractions bottom numbers same Add the top numbers Always simplify answer if possible Subtract the top numbers

 Adding and Subtracting Fractions bottom numbers different 10 3 2 3 2 x 5 3 x 1 10 3  2 3 6x table 6 12 4x table 4 8 12 How many? How many? Find the LCM Re-write the fractions How many ..... ? then multiply Calculate answer Simplify if possible

Adding and Subtracting Fractions bottom numbers different Find the LCM Re-write the fractions How many ..... ? then multiply Calculate answer

 Multiplying Fractions 3 10 1 2 Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible 1 3  10 2

Multiplying Fractions Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible

MUST re-write the question Dividing Fractions MUST re-write the question Write down the first fraction Change ÷ to x Invert the second fraction Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible 3 27  x 28 4

MUST re-write the question Dividing Fractions MUST re-write the question Write down the first fraction Change ÷ to x Invert the second fraction Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible

Change mixed numbers into top-heavy fractions Multiplying Fractions working with mixed numbers Change mixed numbers into top-heavy fractions Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible 2 x 8 plus 5 2 x 9 plus 2 5 7 35 6 3 2

Dividing Fractions working with mixed numbers Change mixed numbers into top-heavy fractions MUST re-write the question Write down the first fraction Change ÷ to x Invert the second fraction Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible

Adding Fractions working with mixed numbers 3 + 2 = 5 12 15 4 5 Add the whole numbers Add the fractions find LCM how many .... ? multiply Calculate answer Simplify if possible Combine answers How many? How many?

Adding Fractions working with mixed numbers Add the whole numbers Add the fractions find LCM how many .... ? multiply Calculate answer Simplify if possible Combine answers

Subtracting Fractions working with mixed numbers plus 1 164 70 4 10 Change to top heavy fractions Find LCM Re-write the fractions How many .... ? then multiply Calculate answer Simplify if possible How many? How many?

Subtracting Fractions working with mixed numbers Change to top heavy fractions Find LCM Re-write the fractions How many .... ? then multiply Calculate answer Simplify if possible

Fraction OF 60 £60 1 20 1 Replace of with x Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible 60 £60 1 Remember £ sign 1

Fraction OF Replace of with x Cross-cancel if possible Multiply tops Multiply bottoms Simplify if possible Remember £ sign