Math Problem Statement

Compose to make like units. Then add or subtract: 1/5 + 12/20, 5/9 - 9/27, 7/30 + 3/6, 5/6 - 20/36.

Solution

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Problem 3:

15+1220=15+15\frac{1}{5} + \frac{12}{20} = \frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{5}

Step 1: Make like units (common denominators).

Convert 1220\frac{12}{20} to a fraction with denominator 5: 1220=15\frac{12}{20} = \frac{1}{5} Now the expression is: 15+15\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{5}

Step 2: Add the fractions.

15+15=25\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{5} Thus, the final result is: 25\boxed{\frac{2}{5}}

Problem 4:

59927\frac{5}{9} - \frac{9}{27}

Step 1: Make like units (common denominators).

Convert 927\frac{9}{27} to a fraction with denominator 9: 927=13\frac{9}{27} = \frac{1}{3} Now, convert 13\frac{1}{3} to a fraction with denominator 9: 13=39\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{9} So the new expression is: 5939\frac{5}{9} - \frac{3}{9}

Step 2: Subtract the fractions.

5939=29\frac{5}{9} - \frac{3}{9} = \frac{2}{9} Thus, the final result is: 29\boxed{\frac{2}{9}}

Problem 5:

730+36\frac{7}{30} + \frac{3}{6}

Step 1: Make like units (common denominators).

Convert 36\frac{3}{6} to a fraction with denominator 30: 36=1530\frac{3}{6} = \frac{15}{30} Now the expression is: 730+1530\frac{7}{30} + \frac{15}{30}

Step 2: Add the fractions.

730+1530=2230\frac{7}{30} + \frac{15}{30} = \frac{22}{30}

Step 3: Simplify.

2230=1115\frac{22}{30} = \frac{11}{15} Thus, the final result is: 1115\boxed{\frac{11}{15}}

Problem 6:

562036\frac{5}{6} - \frac{20}{36}

Step 1: Make like units (common denominators).

Convert 56\frac{5}{6} to a fraction with denominator 36: 56=3036\frac{5}{6} = \frac{30}{36} Now the expression is: 30362036\frac{30}{36} - \frac{20}{36}

Step 2: Subtract the fractions.

30362036=1036\frac{30}{36} - \frac{20}{36} = \frac{10}{36}

Step 3: Simplify.

1036=518\frac{10}{36} = \frac{5}{18} Thus, the final result is: 518\boxed{\frac{5}{18}}


Would you like any further details or explanations for these problems?

Here are five related questions to help deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you convert fractions to have the same denominator?
  2. What is the process for simplifying fractions after performing addition or subtraction?
  3. How can you quickly check if fractions are equivalent?
  4. Can you explain how to simplify complex fractions into their simplest forms?
  5. What are the steps to find the least common denominator in fraction problems?

Tip: When adding or subtracting fractions, always ensure you have a common denominator before performing the operation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Common Denominators
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Simplifying Fractions

Formulas

Fraction Addition: a/b + c/d = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d) when denominators differ
Fraction Subtraction: a/b - c/d = (a*d - b*c) / (b*d) when denominators differ
Simplifying Fractions: Divide numerator and denominator by their GCD

Theorems

Equivalent Fractions
Simplification of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 4-6