Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Students will add and subtract rational numbers, including positive and negative fractions and decimals, solving multi-step problems.
Key Questions
- How do you add two fractions that have the same denominator?
- What do you need to do before you can add fractions that have different denominators?
- Can you solve a word problem involving adding or subtracting fractions and check that your answer makes sense?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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