Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denom
Fractions with Common Denominators
Standard
6.N.14 Accurately and efficiently add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive fractions and mixed numbers. Simplify fractions
Cluster
C2
Objective
To find the actual sums and differences of fractions
Lesson
Fractions consist of two numbers. The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is called the denominator.
numerator
denominator
To add two fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and place that sum over the common denominator.
To
subtract two fractions with the same denominator, subtract the
numerators and place that difference over the common denominator.
Practice
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