1 Adding and Subtracting fractions with LIKE denominators

Copyright © Ed2Net Learning, Inc. 2 To add with like denominators, we can follow three simple steps: 1.Add the numerator. 2. Keep the denominator the same. 3. If we need to….Simplify!!

Copyright © Ed2Net Learning, Inc. 3 At a bake sale, of a cherry pie and of an apple pie are sold. What is the total amount of pie sold? In this problem we are asked to find the sum of Our first step is to add the numerator. Second step is to keep the denominator the same. In this case the fraction is already simplified.

Copyright © Ed2Net Learning, Inc. 4 Just like adding fractions with like denominators, we can also subtract with like denominators following 3 simple steps: 1.Subtract the numerator. 2. Keep the denominator the same. 3. If we need to….Simplify!!

Copyright © Ed2Net Learning, Inc. 5 Assessment 1. Greg, otherwise known as the “left-over-eater- upper,” is getting ready to get his hands on the remains from the party. ¼ of the apple pie and and ¼ of the cherry pie are left over. What are the steps by which we can find the sum of the leftover pies that Greg will eat? 2.Add 3.Add 4.Subtract

Copyright © Ed2Net Learning, Inc. 6 To subtract fractions with like denominators, we first subtract the numerator, and leave the denominator the same. Always remember to simplify, when needed!