Adding

and subtracting
1. Convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions if needed

3
3
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10
4

2. Check the denominator. If not the same find the least common
denominator (multiply the two denominators for quickest.)

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3. Add or subtract the numerators (top) using standard integer
rules. Leave the denominators alone!!!!! Place answer over denominator.

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12 + (-30) = -18
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4. Reduce your answer to simplest form. Leave as an improper
fraction.
What number can go into both 18 and 40 evenly? 2
Divide both numbers by 2

18 2
9
=
40 2
20

5. Check your work!!!!!!!!!!!!


Multiplying and Dividing
2 4
2
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1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
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2. If multiplying, multiply straight across using integer rules.
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-6x4=-24 2x7=14
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If dividing change division to multiplication and flip the second
fraction and multiply using integer rules.
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4. Reduce answer to simplest form and/or leave as an improper fraction

What number can go into both -24 and 12?
The number 2 can so we divide both numbers by the number 2
24 2
12

=
14 2
7

5. Check your work!!!!!