7. Add and subtract fractions
7.04 Add and subtract fractions
Lesson
Are you ready?
If we can find equivalent fractions it will help us in this lesson. Let's try a problem to review.
Fill in the blank to find an equivalent fraction to $\frac{1}{3}$13:
$\frac{1}{3}=\frac{\editable{}}{6}$13=6
Learn
This video shows how to add and subtract fractions by finding common denominators.
Apply
QUESTION 1
Find the value of $\frac{2}{3}+\frac{5}{12}$23+512.
QUESTION 2
Find the value of $\frac{6}{7}-\frac{5}{42}$67−542.
Write your answer in its simplest form.
Remember!
Before we add or subtract fractions, we must first make sure that the fractions have the same denominator.