Math Problem Statement

Add or subtract fractions and estimate where each fits on the number line.

Solution

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Add the fractions:

1. 14+21-\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{1}

  • Common denominator: 44.
  • Convert fractions: 14+84=1+84=74.-\frac{1}{4} + \frac{8}{4} = \frac{-1 + 8}{4} = \frac{7}{4}. Answer: 74\frac{7}{4}.

2. 310+810-\frac{3}{10} + \frac{8}{10}

  • Common denominator: 1010.
  • Combine numerators: 310+810=3+810=510=12.-\frac{3}{10} + \frac{8}{10} = \frac{-3 + 8}{10} = \frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{2}. Answer: 12\frac{1}{2}.

3. 21+34-\frac{2}{1} + \frac{3}{4}

  • Convert 21-\frac{2}{1} to 84-\frac{8}{4} (common denominator 44).
  • Combine numerators: 84+34=8+34=54.-\frac{8}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{-8 + 3}{4} = \frac{-5}{4}. Answer: 54-\frac{5}{4}.

4. 72+102-\frac{7}{2} + \frac{10}{2}

  • Common denominator: 22.
  • Combine numerators: 72+102=7+102=32.-\frac{7}{2} + \frac{10}{2} = \frac{-7 + 10}{2} = \frac{3}{2}. Answer: 32\frac{3}{2}.

Subtract the fractions (Keep-Change-Change or KCC):

1. 5838\frac{5}{8} - \frac{3}{8}

  • Common denominator: 88.
  • Subtract numerators: 5838=538=28=14.\frac{5}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5 - 3}{8} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}. Answer: 14\frac{1}{4}.

2. 6512\frac{6}{5} - \frac{1}{2}

  • Common denominator: 1010.
  • Convert fractions: 1210510=12510=710.\frac{12}{10} - \frac{5}{10} = \frac{12 - 5}{10} = \frac{7}{10}. Answer: 710\frac{7}{10}.

3. 13(13)-\frac{1}{3} - (-\frac{1}{3})

  • Subtracting a negative is the same as addition: 13+13=0.-\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = 0. Answer: 00.

4. 2832-\frac{2}{8} - \frac{3}{2}

  • Convert fractions to common denominator 88: 28128=2128=148=74.-\frac{2}{8} - \frac{12}{8} = \frac{-2 - 12}{8} = \frac{-14}{8} = \frac{-7}{4}. Answer: 74-\frac{7}{4}.

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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. How do you find a common denominator for adding or subtracting fractions?
  2. Why is it important to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers (if needed)?
  3. Can you explain how to simplify fractions after adding or subtracting?
  4. How does Keep-Change-Change (KCC) help when subtracting fractions?
  5. Why does subtracting a negative number turn into addition?

Tip:

Always simplify fractions at the end to make your answers easier to understand!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Addition of fractions
Subtraction of fractions
Finding common denominators
Simplifying fractions

Formulas

Common denominator: LCM of denominators
Addition: (a/b) + (c/b) = (a + c)/b
Subtraction: (a/b) - (c/b) = (a - c)/b

Theorems

Properties of Rational Numbers
Equivalent Fractions Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 5-6