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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:

  1. $\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}$67542.

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

 

Outcomes

5.6a

Solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and mixed numbers

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