7. Add and subtract fractions
7.02 Add and subtract like fractions
Lesson
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We can use models to write fractions. Let's try this problem to practice.
Which of the following shows $\frac{1}{4}$14 on the fraction bar?
- ABCD
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This video introduces the idea of adding and subtracting fractions.
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question 1
Find the value of $\frac{6}{9}-\frac{3}{9}$69−39.
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What if the fractions have a value greater than $1$1? Yes, we can still add or subtract them.
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Question 2
Find the value of $\frac{24}{16}+\frac{2}{16}$2416+216.
Remember!
Adding or subtracting fractions with the same denominator is very similar to adding or subtracting with whole numbers. The difference is we are counting fraction parts instead.