Adding & Subtracting Fractions
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The document outlines standard objectives for adding and subtracting fractions at a third-grade level. It details the step-by-step process for both operations, starting with identifying fractions, performing calculations on numerators, and retaining the common denominator. Examples and practice problems are also provided for students to try.
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
- 1. Mathematics FRACTIONS Standard 3 Objectives Adding & Subtracting
- 2. Adding Fractions Step 1 Identify the fractions. 1/6 + 4/6 Step 2 Add the numerators of all fractions. 1 + 4 = 5
- 3. Adding Fractions Step 3 Retain the common denominator of all fractions. (1+4)/6 Step 4 Write your answer. (1+4)/6 = 5/6
- 4. Adding Fractions Study the following example.
- 5. Adding Fractions Study the following examples.
- 6. Adding Fractions Study the following examples.
- 7. Try These
- 8. Subtracting Fractions Step 1 Identify the fractions. 8/10 – 3/10 Step 2 Subtract the smaller numerator from the bigger numerator. 8 – 3 = 5
- 9. Subtracting Fractions Step 3 Retain the common denominator of all fractions. (8 – 3)/10 Step 4 Write your answer. 5/10 = (5 ÷ 5)/(10 ÷ 5) = 1/2
- 11. Try These