Operations with Fractions
By: Eleanor Lee
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Explanation
Step 1 : Find the common denominator
Step 2 : Multiply it so the denominator is the same
Step 3 : Multiply the numerator so the fraction doesn't change
Step 4 : Now, you have the same denominator you can add the numerators together
Step 5 : Don't change the denominator write the same number
Step 6 : Make sure it is the simplest form ( you divide it )
The steps for subtracting fractions are .........
Step 1 : Find the common denominator
Step 2 : Multiply it so the denominator is the same
Step 3 : Multiply the numerator so the fraction doesn't change
Step 4 : Now that you have the same denominator you can subtract the numerator
Step 5 : Don't change the denominator write the same number
Step 6 : Make sure it is in the simplest form