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Four kinds of fraction practice. Add and Subtract use fractions with the same denominator, so only the numerators change. Simplify asks for the lowest form, for example 6/8 = 3/4. Compare puts two fractions side by side, often with different denominators.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Same denominator: add or subtract the top numbers and keep the bottom number. The size of the pieces does not change.
- To simplify, divide the top and the bottom by the same number until no number divides both.
- To compare fractions with different denominators, cross multiply, or change both to the same denominator.
- The answer key gives answers in simplest form, with improper fractions also shown as mixed numbers.
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Common questions
What are like fractions?
Fractions with the same denominator, such as 2/7 and 4/7. They can be added or subtracted directly.