1. Adding and Subtracting Fractions
EQ: WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS

2. Common Denominators Add 3 and 1 = 4 Answer = Reduce =
To add or subtract fractions with common denominators simply add or subtract the numerator.
The denominator stays the same. +
Add 3 and 1 = 4
Answer =
Reduce =

3. Practice + -

4. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT???

5. BORROWING

6. BORROWING

7. Different Denominators
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD).
Add or Subtract the numerator.
REDUCE.

8. Practice x2 x3 +
LCD = 6

9. Practice

10. FIND LCD
x 1 8
x 4 -

11. Practice

12. FIND LCD x5 40 x8 +

13. Estimating HINT: Half the denominator
If numerator is same or higher then round up to next whole number
If numerator is lower then keep the whole number and take away the fraction

14. Practice 1 6

15. Practice 13

16. Practice 2