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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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1 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Bowtie Method

2 + Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction? Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator) Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator. Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator. Step 5: Add the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator) Step 6: Simplify

3 - Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction? Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator) Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator. Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator. Step 5: Subtract the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator) Step 6: Simplify -

4 - Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction? Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator) Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator. Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator. Step 5: Subtract the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator) Step 6: Simplify -


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