Math Problem Statement

A worksheet with problems on adding and subtracting similar and dissimilar fractions.

Solution

Let's solve the problems from the worksheet one by one:

Similar Fractions

4.

  • Addition: 35+15=3+15=45\frac{3}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{3 + 1}{5} = \frac{4}{5}
  • Subtraction: 4616=416=36=12\frac{4}{6} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{4 - 1}{6} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}

5.

  • Addition: 620+420=6+420=1020=12\frac{6}{20} + \frac{4}{20} = \frac{6 + 4}{20} = \frac{10}{20} = \frac{1}{2}
  • Subtraction: 20929=2029=189=2\frac{20}{9} - \frac{2}{9} = \frac{20 - 2}{9} = \frac{18}{9} = 2

6.

  • Addition: 922+222=9+222=1122=12\frac{9}{22} + \frac{2}{22} = \frac{9 + 2}{22} = \frac{11}{22} = \frac{1}{2}
  • Subtraction: 48564456=484456=456=114\frac{48}{56} - \frac{44}{56} = \frac{48 - 44}{56} = \frac{4}{56} = \frac{1}{14}

Dissimilar Fractions

4.

  • Addition: 22+43\frac{2}{2} + \frac{4}{3}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 22=66,43=86\frac{2}{2} = \frac{6}{6}, \quad \frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{6}
    • Now add: 66+86=146=73\frac{6}{6} + \frac{8}{6} = \frac{14}{6} = \frac{7}{3}
  • Subtraction: 4223\frac{4}{2} - \frac{2}{3}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 42=126,23=46\frac{4}{2} = \frac{12}{6}, \quad \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6}
    • Now subtract: 12646=86=43\frac{12}{6} - \frac{4}{6} = \frac{8}{6} = \frac{4}{3}

5.

  • Addition: 27+614\frac{2}{7} + \frac{6}{14}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 614=37\frac{6}{14} = \frac{3}{7}
    • Now add: 27+37=57\frac{2}{7} + \frac{3}{7} = \frac{5}{7}
  • Subtraction: 1124512\frac{11}{24} - \frac{5}{12}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 512=1024\frac{5}{12} = \frac{10}{24}
    • Now subtract: 11241024=124\frac{11}{24} - \frac{10}{24} = \frac{1}{24}

6.

  • Addition: 410+12\frac{4}{10} + \frac{1}{2}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 12=510\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{10}
    • Now add: 410+510=910\frac{4}{10} + \frac{5}{10} = \frac{9}{10}
  • Subtraction: 442114\frac{4}{42} - \frac{1}{14}
    • Convert to a common denominator: 114=342\frac{1}{14} = \frac{3}{42}
    • Now subtract: 442342=142\frac{4}{42} - \frac{3}{42} = \frac{1}{42}

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Here are 5 related questions for you:

  1. How do you add and subtract mixed fractions?
  2. What is the process to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers?
  3. How do you simplify fractions?
  4. What is the Least Common Denominator (LCD) and why is it useful in adding/subtracting fractions?
  5. How do you handle fraction multiplication and division?

Tip: Always simplify fractions to their lowest terms to make calculations easier and results more readable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Addition of Fractions
Subtraction of Fractions
Common Denominator

Formulas

For similar fractions: a/b + c/b = (a + c)/b
For dissimilar fractions: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd
For subtraction of similar fractions: a/b - c/b = (a - c)/b
For subtraction of dissimilar fractions: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc)/bd

Theorems

Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Fraction simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6