Like decimals, fractions represent parts of numbers. A fraction is usually a number that is between 0 and 1. Numerator - number on top Denominator - number on bottom

 If the denominators are already the same, then you’re ready to add or subtract.  Add or subtract the numerators. Keep the denominators the same.  Simplify (reduce) the fraction, if possible.  If you end up with an improper fraction, change it to a mixed number.

= 3 5 This answer cannot be reduced any further.

= 4 The GCF of 4 and 14 is 2, so we divide by 2 to reduce. ÷ 2 = 2 7

= 11 9 This is an improper fraction (the top is bigger than the bottom), so we want to change it to a mixed number. To do this, divide the bottom into the top Answer: 1 2 9

Addition of mixed numbers with like denominators. If James has two and one eighth pizzas and Jane has two and five eighths pizzas, how many pizza’s do they have together. 2 1/ /8 Step 1: Add the Fractions 1/8 + 5/8 6/8 Step 2: Add the whole numbers 2+2=4Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fraction. 4

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