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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Units and Fractions Adding and Subtracting Fractions

🎬 Video Tutorial

  • (0:01) Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions: For fractions with the same denominator, add or subtract the numerators, then simplify the result if possible.
  • (0:31) Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions: Find the lowest common denominator, convert both fractions, then add or subtract the numerators.
  • (1:17) Proper, Improper, and Mixed Fractions: Proper fractions have a smaller numerator than denominator, while improper fractions have a larger or equal numerator. Mixed fractions combine a whole number with a proper fraction.
  • (2:06) Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers: Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a quotient (whole part) and remainder (numerator), and keep the original denominator.

📂 Revision Cards

Explanation of the addition of fractions with the same denominator using pizza slices to illustrate.
Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Showing the steps to make the denominators the same and subtract fractions 5/6 and 1/4.
Different types of fractions in a diagram showing proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed fractions with examples.
Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step calculations.

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