Math Problem Statement

Solve the fraction addition problems provided in the image.

Solution

Let's go through each problem in the image and solve them step-by-step:

1. Problem D: 23+(14)\frac{2}{3} + \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 3 and 4, so the least common denominator is 12.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 23=812\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}
    • 14=312-\frac{1}{4} = -\frac{3}{12}
  • Add the fractions: 812+(312)=512\frac{8}{12} + \left(-\frac{3}{12}\right) = \frac{5}{12}
  • Answer: 512\frac{5}{12}

2. Problem I: 45+12-\frac{4}{5} + \frac{1}{2}

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 5 and 2, so the least common denominator is 10.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 45=810-\frac{4}{5} = -\frac{8}{10}
    • 12=510\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{10}
  • Add the fractions: 810+510=310-\frac{8}{10} + \frac{5}{10} = -\frac{3}{10}
  • Answer: 310-\frac{3}{10}

3. Problem O: 13+(78)-\frac{1}{3} + \left(-\frac{7}{8}\right)

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 3 and 8, so the least common denominator is 24.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 13=824-\frac{1}{3} = -\frac{8}{24}
    • 78=2124-\frac{7}{8} = -\frac{21}{24}
  • Add the fractions: 824+(2124)=2924-\frac{8}{24} + \left(-\frac{21}{24}\right) = -\frac{29}{24}
  • This is an improper fraction, which can also be written as 1524-1 \frac{5}{24}.
  • Answer: 2924-\frac{29}{24} or 1524-1 \frac{5}{24}

4. Problem M: 45+34-\frac{4}{5} + \frac{3}{4}

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 5 and 4, so the least common denominator is 20.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 45=1620-\frac{4}{5} = -\frac{16}{20}
    • 34=1520\frac{3}{4} = \frac{15}{20}
  • Add the fractions: 1620+1520=120-\frac{16}{20} + \frac{15}{20} = -\frac{1}{20}
  • Answer: 120-\frac{1}{20}

5. Problem U: 15+(23)-\frac{1}{5} + \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 5 and 3, so the least common denominator is 15.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 15=315-\frac{1}{5} = -\frac{3}{15}
    • 23=1015-\frac{2}{3} = -\frac{10}{15}
  • Add the fractions: 315+(1015)=1315-\frac{3}{15} + \left(-\frac{10}{15}\right) = -\frac{13}{15}
  • Answer: 1315-\frac{13}{15}

6. Problem T: 56+(712)\frac{5}{6} + \left(-\frac{7}{12}\right)

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 6 and 12, so the least common denominator is 12.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 56=1012\frac{5}{6} = \frac{10}{12}
    • 712=712-\frac{7}{12} = -\frac{7}{12}
  • Add the fractions: 1012+(712)=312=14\frac{10}{12} + \left(-\frac{7}{12}\right) = \frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}
  • Answer: 14\frac{1}{4}

7. Problem R: 34+56-\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{6}

  • Find a common denominator: The denominators are 4 and 6, so the least common denominator is 12.
  • Convert fractions:
    • 34=912-\frac{3}{4} = -\frac{9}{12}
    • 56=1012\frac{5}{6} = \frac{10}{12}
  • Add the fractions: 912+1012=112-\frac{9}{12} + \frac{10}{12} = \frac{1}{12}
  • Answer: 112\frac{1}{12}

Would you like further explanation on any of these steps?


Here are some questions to explore related concepts:

  1. How do you determine the least common denominator for two fractions?
  2. How can you convert improper fractions into mixed numbers?
  3. Why is it necessary to find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions?
  4. How do you handle negative signs in fraction addition and subtraction?
  5. Can you simplify fractions after adding or subtracting them?

Tip: When adding or subtracting fractions, always check if you can simplify the final answer by finding the greatest common divisor of the numerator and denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fraction Addition
Negative Fractions
Common Denominator

Formulas

a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
Finding the least common multiple for denominators

Theorems

Properties of fractions
Negative number addition rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7