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Basic Math Sec. 2.7-8

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

AB
To add or subtract fractions, you must have acommon denominator
When adding fractions, you add the tops andcopy the bottom
When subtracting fractions, you copy the bottom andsubtract the tops
ARF! stands forAlways Reduce Fractions!
An answer is not in simplest form unless youreduce the fractions
When adding mixed numbers, you firstadd the fractions
Sometimes, before we can subtract we need toborrow
If you borrow from the whole number of a mixed numberadd the bottom to the top of the fraction


Math 044 Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College

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