Chapter 3.2
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Vocabulary Numerator:
Denominator:
Common Denominator:
Like fractions:
Draw it
Steps adding LIKE fractions Add the numerators Keep the denominator the same Simplify
Draw and add 5 9 + 2 9 = --
2 3 + 1 3 =
Add using the Integer rules 3 5 +(- 2 5 )=
Add using the Integer rules 4 7 +(- 3 7 )=
Subtracting Like Fractions Subtract the numerators Keep the denominator Simplify
Draw the fractions out and subtract 9 10 - 3 10 =
Draw the fractions out and subtract 5 8 - 3 8 =
Subtract using the Integer rules 6 8 –(- 2 8 )=
Subtract using the Integer rules 2 6 –(- 3 6 )=
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Vocabulary Unlike fractions:
Greatest common denominator Least common denominator