Adding & Subtracting Fractions:

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I have been working with my students on adding and subtracting fractions so I thought I would share some strategies and resources!

Example 1: If the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.  Simplify if needed.

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Example 2: If the denominators are not the same, find the least common multiple. Then use the least common multiple to find equivalents with denominators the same.   Next, add the numerators and simplify if needed.

 

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Here are some great internet resources:

Math Antics Video:  Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

Math Antics Video:  Adding and Subtracting Using LCD

Game:  Adding Fractions Fruit Shoot

Game:  Adding Fractions to Make 1

Here is a print and go resource from my TpT store:

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