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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Answer Key

Master adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.

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Like Denominators

Q1.How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Answer

Just add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Example: 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5.

Q2.What about subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

Answer

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Example: 4/7 - 2/7 = 2/7.

Unlike Denominators

Q3.What do you do when denominators are different?

Answer

Find a common denominator (usually the least common multiple), convert both fractions, then add or subtract.

Q4.Add 1/3 + 1/4. What do you get?

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