Adding and Subtracting Fractions
denominator total parts; the bottom number of a fraction equivalent fraction fractions that have the same value numerator shows how many parts we have; the top number in a fraction least common denominator the smallest number that can be used for all denominators when you have two or more fractions mixed number contains both a whole number and a fraction improper fraction when a numerator is greater than the denominator Question 2 2 1 7 6 6 Question 3 4 19 11 4 Question 4 5 1 1 1 2 0 Question 5Juan poured one-third gallon of ginger ale in the punch bowl. Sally poured three-fourth gallon of Juice in the punch bowl. How much more did Sally pour in than Juan? 5 5 2 2 Questions 6Andrea used 5 cup of butter to make brownies and 1 cup butter to make cookies. How many cups of butter did Andrea use to bake? 1 3 cups 2 cups 31 cups 1 5 Question 7Jeremy gave 2 of a pan of brownies to his best friend. He also gave 4 of the same pan of brownies to his mom. What fraction of the pan of brownies did Jeremy give away? 3 4 0 2 Question 8What do I always need to be able to add or subtract fractions? A mixed number Common denominators An improper fraction Common numerator