Grade 6 adding and subtracting fractions activities with answers
Get more contents on Grade 6 adding and subtracting fractions activities with answers...
Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators practice for 6th Grade
Engaging in our add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators practice for 6th Grade is a great idea to enhance your kid's fractions skills in and out of the classroom. We must recall that fractions tell us what portion of a whole we have used or would need. Thus, acquiring such basics of fractions, like adding and subtracting, is essential, as you can now know when and how to use them at all times.
In this resource, we have plenty of exciting fractions activities, games, and solution and answer guides to ensure that all 6th graders can ideally add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.
All practices skills about Grade 6 adding and subtracting fractions activities with answers
How to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
The easiest way to learn how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators is to think of addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Here, since the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators, then write the result over the same denominator.
How to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
To successfully add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, you need to follow the steps below:
-
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. To find the LCM of the denominators, find the multiples of each denominator. Then, look for the lowest multiple that is common to both denominators. That will be the LCM.
-
Rewrite each fraction to its equivalent fraction with a denominator equal to the least common multiple(LCM).
-
Add or subtract the numerator as required in the problem. The answer's denominator will be the same as the denominator of the fractions being added or subtracted.
