OPERATIONS for working with FRACTIONS
Adding/Subtracting Fractions
You must have common denominators. Find the smallest multiple (LCD) of both numbers.
Rewrite the problem using equivalent fractions. Then add or subtract the numerators (top numbers) and keep the denominator.
Simplify your answer.
Multiplying Fractions:
Dividing Fractions
Change a mixed number to an improper fraction.
Then multiply by the reciprocal of the the second fraction. Reduce from top to bottom
And follow the steps of multiplying fractions. Simplify your answer.
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