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Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Learning Competency: Add and subtract simple fractions and mixed

numbers without or with regrouping.

Concept:
Similar Fractions - are fractions with the same denominators.
To add subtract similar fractions:
1. Add or subtract the numerators.
2. Write the sum or difference over the common denominator.
3. Simplify or write the answer in lowest terms if necessary.

LET’s TRY

A. Find the sum of the following fractions.

1 1 2 1 6 13
1. 2 + 2 = 2. 5 + 5 = 3. 20 + 20 =

3 2 2 3
4. 8 + 8 = 5. 6 + 6 =

B. Find the difference of the following fractions.

3 1 7 2 8 5
1. 5 - 5 = 2. 10 - 10 = 3. 12 - 12 =

12 4 4 1
4. 30 - 30 = 5. 6 - 6 =

MELC1 Activity1 Mathematics 6/Malvar/Team ANIM