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    1. The document provides steps for adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, as well as adding and subtracting mixed numbers. It includes examples and practice problems. 2. When adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators, students are instructed to add or subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. 3. When working with fractions that have different denominators, students are told to find the least common denominator (LCD) first before adding or subtracting the numerators.

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    Chapter 4: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

    Lesson 4.1 Adding and Subtracting Fractions


    with Like Denominators

    Warm-Up: Simply each fraction.


    9 12 12 15
    1. = 2. = 3. = 4. =
    12 16 8 9

    Steps to adding fractions with like denominators:


    1. Add numerators.
    2. Keep the same denominator.
    3. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
    Write the answer in lowest terms.

    7 3 1
    1. 2. 3. 5
    12 4 2

    2 3 1
    + + - 4
    12 4 2
    _____ ______ ______

    Steps to subtracting fractions with like denominators:


    1. Subtract numerators
    2. Keep the same denominator
    3. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
    Write the answer in lowest terms.

    7 1
    1. 2. 3
    10 3

    2
    - - 2
    10
    ______ ______

    More practice examples on workbook page 45 front.


    Lesson 4.2 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

    1
    with Different Denominators
    Warm-Up: Find the LCM for each set of numbers.

    Hint: The LCM is ≥the largest number in the set.


    1. 12 and 4 _______________ 2. 9 and 2 ___________________
    3. 10 and 5 _______________ 4. 8 and 6 ___________________
    5. 6 and 5 ________________ 6. 3, 4 and 6 _________________
    Steps to Adding fractions with unlike denominators:
    1. Find the least common denominator (LCD).
    2. Write equivalent fractions.
    3. Add numerators.
    4. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
    Write the answer in lowest terms.

    3 7
    1. 2.
    4 12

    1 7
    + +
    6 9
    ______ ______

    Steps to Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators:


    1. Find common denominators (LCD).
    2. Write equivalent fractions.
    3. Subtract numerators.
    4. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
    Write the answer in lowest terms.

    5 15 2
    1. 2 2. 3.
    8 16 3

    1 7 1
    - - -
    2 10 6
    ______ ______ ______

    More practice problems on workbook page 46 front.


    Something to think about:

    2
    1. Describe the steps you would use to perform the addition and subtraction
    of fractions with like denominators? Unlike denominators? _____________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    2. What is your opinion of adding and subtracting fractions?____________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    3. How would you generate a plan to add and subtract fractions if you were
    stuck on your homework assignment tonight rather than simply giving up.
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    Lesson 4.3 Look for a Pattern
    Notes:

    Lesson 4.4 Estimating Sums and Differences of Fractions and


    Mixed Numbers
    Warm-Up: Estimate. (Quick and Easy)
    1. 3.55 + 7.3 = __________ 2. 5 + 3.66 = __________
    3. 0.8 – 0.25 = __________ 4. 3 – 2.45 = __________
    1
    Estimating- If the fraction is greater than or equal to , round up to the
    2
    next whole number, if not leave the whole number the same (leave it alone).
    2 1 51
    3 = 5 = 98 =
    6 3 100

    Create your own examples:

    Estimating Sums and Differences-


    Round numbers to the nearest whole number, then add or subtract.
    Examples:
    3 1 9 2
    1. 5 + 9 = 2. 6 - 2 =
    4 3 10 3
    Lesson 4.5 Adding Mixed Numbers

    3
    Warm-Up: Write as mixed numbers.
    38 41 50 805
    1. = 2. = 3. = 4. =
    3 9 7 8

    1. If the denominators are the same:


    1. Add the fractions.
    2. Add the whole numbers.
    3. Simplify. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator
    by the GCF. Write the answer in lowest terms.

    Examples:
    9 6
    1. 6 + 11 =
    10 10

    1 3
    2. 2 + 2 =
    5 5

    _________________________________________________________
    2. If the denominators are different:
    1. Find common denominators, whatever you do to the denominator,
    bottom, you do to the numerator, top.
    2. Add.
    3. Simplify. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator
    by the GCF. Write the answer in lowest terms.

    Examples:
    2 1
    1. 4 + 1 =
    3 6

    1
    2. 7 + 8 =
    3

    Something to think about:

    4
    1. Suppose you had to list the steps necessary to add mixed numbers with
    like denominators? Unlike denominators? What would you do?
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________

    2. Suppose you are stuck on your homework tonight, what do you do? Giving
    up is NOT an option. _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________

    Lesson 4.6 Subtracting Mixed Numbers


    Warm-Up: Simplify.
    3 5 11 3
    1. 2 + = 2. - =
    4 6 12 4

    12 7 3 1
    3. - = 4. 7 + 2 =
    10 10 5 2

    Steps to Subtracting Mixed Numbers without Renaming (aka: borrowing)


    1. Line up vertically.
    2. Find common denominators (LCD). Make sure first numerator is
    larger than the second one; make equivalent fractions.
    3. Subtract.
    4. Simplify. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator
    by the GCF. Write the answer in lowest terms.

    Example:
    3 1
    1. 5 - 2 =
    4 8

    Steps to Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Renaming

    5
    1. Line up Vertically.
    2. Look for common denominators. Find the LCD if necessary. Write
    equivalent fractions.
    (whatever you do to the top you do to the bottom).
    3. Take one whole from the whole number.
    *If the 1st numerator (top one) is less than the second (bottom
    one). If not borrow and rename from the first whole
    number. 4. Write the one as a fraction.
    *The denominator (LCD) determines the amount borrowed and
    added to the numerator.
    5. Add that numerator to the given numerator of the fractions
    already given.
    6. Subtract.
    7. Subtract numerators first, bring down the LCD, stays the same.
    8. Subtract whole numbers.
    9. Simplify. Reduce if possible; divide the numerator and denominator
    by the GCF. Write the answer in lowest terms.
    10. Check your work. Then you are done and ready to move on to
    another one.

    Examples:

    1 2 1
    1. 8 2. 7 3. 27
    3 9 4

    5 5 1
    - 3 - 4 - 19
    6 6 3
    ______ ______ ______

    Something to think about:


    1. How can you find the difference of two mixed numbers? Justify your
    answer. ___________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________
    2. Recommend a strategy to assist you with be successful when subtracting
    mixed numbers?_____________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________

    6
    Lesson 4.7 Choose a Computation Method
    Three strategies to use:
    1. paper and pencil – 6th grade math homework
    2. mental math-quick and easy
    3. calculator-complex problems

    Lesson 4.8 Exact or Estimate

    Exact
    Questions that indicate an exact answer is needed:
    What is the total?
    How many?
    How much?

    Do you always need an exact answer?

    Estimate
    Questions that indicate only an estimate is needed:
    Will there be enough?
    More or less than?

    Examples on workbook page 52 front.

    What should YOU do to prepare for the Chapter 4 Test???

    1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    5.

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