Fractions + -

Question 0

How do you minus proper fractions?

Answer 0

Find the LCD (lowest common denominator) of both fractions
Minus the numerators by each other but leave the denominator the same
Simplify your answer if possible

Question 1

How do you add proper fractions?

Answer 1

Make sure the denominator are the same
Then add the numerators together but leave the denominator the same in your answer
Simplify your answer if possible

Question 2

How do you add mixed numbers?

Method 1

Answer 2

For method one you add the whole number parts and the fraction parts separately
Following the same procedure as if you adding a proper fraction

Question 3

How do you minus mixed numbers?

Method 1

Answer 3

Subtract the whole number parts and the fraction parts separately.
Following the same procedure as if you are misusing proper fractions.

Question 4

How do you add mixed numbers?

Method 2

Answer 4

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then add them in the usual way.

Question 5

How do you minus mixed numbers?

Method 2

Answer 5

Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions, then subtract them in the usual way