5/28 - Adding & Subtracting fractions

Watch the following video as a reminder of how to add and subtract unlike fractions. Although the video doesn't say so, you need to simplify you answer when possible! Ty spent 4 of his money for a book and 1 of his money for pens. How much of his money did he spend? Don't forget to write your answer in simplest form. Emilio had 7 pounds of candy. He used 1 of a pound to share with friends. How many pounds of candy were left? There is 5 of a pizza left. How much of the pizza was eaten? (Hint: Think of what fraction would represent a whole pizza!) Adding Mixed Numbers Solve the following problems. There are notes at the top as a reminder if needed. Don't forget to simplify, if possible. 5 19 5 13 5 11 7 1 Use this chart to solve the remaining problems. Remember to simplify when possible. If Tyrone comes home from school, does his homework, and then walks the dog, how much time will it take him? If Tasha cleans her bedroom and the bathroom in one day, how much times did she spend cleaning? If Tyrone did his homework two days in the week and Tasha did her homework once in the week, who spent more time doing homework? Tyrone Tasha They spend the same amount of time doing hw.