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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Same denominator: just add/subtract numerators. 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5. 4/7 - 2/7 = 2/7. Different denominators: find LCM first. 1/2 + 1/3: LCM of 2 and 3 = 6. 1/2 = 3/6, 1/3 = 2/6. Sum = 5/6. Mixed numbers: add wholes and fractions separately. 2ยฝ + 1ยผ = (2+1) + (ยฝ+ยผ) = 3 + 3/4 = 3ยพ.

10 examples

Concept check 1
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on concept check and show the working clearly.
Definition to application 2
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on definition to application and show the working clearly.
Formula warm-up 3
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on formula warm-up and show the working clearly.
Reasoning practice 4
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on reasoning practice and show the working clearly.
Board-style short answer 5
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on board-style short answer and show the working clearly.
Mistake correction 6
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on mistake correction and show the working clearly.
Visual interpretation 7
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on visual interpretation and show the working clearly.
Applied word problem 8
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on applied word problem and show the working clearly.
Revision challenge 9
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on revision challenge and show the working clearly.
Exam recap 10
For Class 5 Mathematics, explain or solve a adding and subtracting fractions question from the chapter "Parts and Wholes". Focus on exam recap and show the working clearly.
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