ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS

least common multiple

smallest number into which two numbers can be divided evenly

Find the numerator for the equivalent fraction. 4/9 = ?/63

28

Subtract the following fractions. 6/11 - 3/11

3/11

Add the following fractions. 1/4+ 2/4 =

3/4

Find a common denominator between the two fractions. 1/2 and 5/6

6

Add the following fractions. 5/12 + 3/8

8/24

least common denominator

lowest number that both denominators will divide into evenly, with no remainder

Add the following fractions. 3/8 + 1/9

35/72

Find a common denominator between the two fractions. 1/4 and 3/5

20

Find the numerator for the equivalent fraction. 3/8 = ?/ 24

9

Subtract the following fractions. (Reduce answers to lowest terms.) 3/10 - 1/4 =

1/20

Subtract the following fractions. 5/12 - 3/8

1/24