Simple Fraction Sums
Mathematics · Fractions · procedural
Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole (e.g. 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7)
What mastery looks like
- Calculate 2/5 + 2/5 = 4/5
- Calculate 6/8 − 3/8 = 3/8
- Explain that when denominators are the same, you add/subtract the numerators
Check your understanding
If a recipe calls for 2/8 of a cup of milk and then another 3/8 of a cup, can Simple Fraction Sums work out the total without a calculator?
Prerequisites
Required first
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