Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Students will add and subtract fractions with the same denominator, expressing answers as proper fractions or whole numbers.
Key Questions
- What stays the same and what changes when you add or subtract like fractions?
- When does the sum of two fractions equal a whole number?
- How can a fraction strip or number line support adding and subtracting fractions?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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