ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
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ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
1. Explain how we can tell which fraction is greater based on the values of the numerator and
denominator (without using a calculator):
2 1 5 5
a) and b) and
3 3 7 8
2. Using fraction strips, add the following fractions:
1 3 5 3
a) + b) −
5 5 7 7
1 1 3 1
c) + d) 2 − 1
2 6 4 2
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
3. Solve using a grid:
1 2
a) +
3 9
4 1
b) −
7 2
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
4. Add or subtract the following fractions and then simplify your answer, writing in mixed form
when necessary.
2 7 6 3
a) + b) −
5 9 8 4
4 1 5
c) 1 + 3 d) 8 − 3 =
5 8 8
4 1 1
5. Sandra bought six chocolate bars. She ate 1 on Tuesday, 3 on Wednesday, and on
5 8 2
Thursday.
a) How many chocolate bars did she eat in total?
b) How many chocolate bars does Sandra has left?