Mathematics 6 - Week 1

Competency:
o Add and subtract simple fractions with or without regrouping;
o Add and subtract mixed numbers without or with re-grouping;
(M6NS-la-6)

Objectives:
o Knowledge: Add and subtract simple fractions with or without
regrouping;
o Skills: Shade each given model to show the answer in adding and
subtracting fractions with or without regrouping; and,
o Attitude: Value the importance of following the steps in adding and
subtracting fractions.

References:

 Marjoseph H. Perez, Donnel P. Placer, Jaime R. Burgos, Arsenio S.

Dimaranan.
 21st Century Mathletes. Vibal Group, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines,
2016, 2-15
 Jim Barlow, Sherri Claiborne, William Burns, Bill Freeland, Joanie
GriffinRethlake,
 Jim Scheil, Steck-Vaughn Pre-Ged Mathematics. Steck-Vaughn
Company, Texas, USA, 2000, 82-95.
 Gloria D. Benigno. Basic Mathematics for College Students. Rex Printing
Company,Inc., Quezon City, Philippines, 2006, 69-70.
 Fractions, June 29, 2020, https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-
menu.html

I – Concept of the Lesson

Fractions are expressed as a division calculation, one number divided by

another. They are also commonly expressed as one number over another.

II - Activity 1: “Part of a Whole”

A. Add the following fractions. Write your answers in your answer

sheet.
3 2
1. + =
4 4
5 7
2. + =
7 8
4 3
3. 2 + 38 =
9
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 B. Subtract the following fractions. Write your answers in your
answer sheet.
3 2
4. - =
5 5
7 5
5. - =
12 36
III – Discussion:

Hi there! Fractions look a little like division expressions, but they aren’t problems
to be solved. They are a way of expressing an amount. Like numbers, fractions tell you
how much you have of something. There are different kinds of fractions that you need
to get acquainted with and be able to deal with utmost understanding.

Similar Fractions

Similar fractions are fractions which have the same denominator. To add or
subtract similar fractions, add or subtract the numerators and copy the common
denominator. Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible.

Example 1
3 1
Add: +
6 6

3+1 Add the numerators.

4
Copy the common denominator.
6

2 4÷2 2 Divide both numerator

Answer: Simplify (lowest term). = and denominator by the
3 6÷2 3 Greatest Common
Factor.
Example 2
8 3
Subtract: -
15 15

8-3 Subract the numerators.

5
Copy the common denominator.
15
Divide both numerator
1 5÷5 1 and denominator by the
Answer: Simplify (lowest term). =
3 15 ÷ 5 3 Greatest Common
Factor.

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Dissimilar Fractions

Dissimilar fractions are fractions with different denominators. To add or

subtract dissimilar fractions, find the Least Common Denominator or LCD. Then,
rewrite each fraction into its equivalent fraction using the LCD. Add or subtract the
numerators and write the sum or difference over the common denominator. Simplify
the resulting fraction, if possible.

Example 1
1 2
Add: + 4: 4, 8, 12, 16
4 6 6: 6, 12, 18, 24
Use the multiples of 4 and 6 to find a
8 Determine the LCD.
+ common denominator. The LCD of 4
12 12 and 6 is 12.

3 4 To get the equivalent fraction, divide the LCD by

+ the denominator and multiply the answer/quotient
12 12
by the numerator.
3+4
Add the numerators over the common denominator.
12

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Answer:
12

Example 2
3 3
Subtract: -
5 15
5: 5, 10, 15, 20,
8 Determine the LCD. 15: 15, 30, 45, 60
-
15 15

9 3 To get the equivalent fraction, divide the LCD by

- the denominator and multiply the answer/quotient
15 15
by the numerator.
9-3 Subtract the numerators over the common
15 denominator. Divide both
numerator and
6 2 6÷3 2 denominator by
Answer: or Simplify (lowest term).
15 5 = the Greatest
15 ÷ 3 5
Common Factor.

Mixed Fractions

For mixed similar fractions, add or subtract the whole numbers and the
fractions. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

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Example 1
5 3
Add: 4 + 2
10 10

5+3
(4+2)+( ) Add the whole numbers and the fractions.
10
8 4
6+ or 6 Combine and simplify.
10 5

4
Answer: 6
5
Example 2
8 2
Subtract: 5 –2
10 10

8-2 Subtract the whole numbers and the fractions.

(5 - 2)+( )
10
6 3
3 + 10 or 3 Combine and simplify.
5

3
Answer: 3
5

For mixed dissimilar fractions, determine the LCD of the fraction and change
it to its equivalent fraction using the common denominator. Add or subtract the whole
numbers and the fractions. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Example
2 2
Add: 4 +5
3 6
3: 3, 6, 9, 12
Determine the LCD. 6: 6, 12, 18, 24
4 +5
6 6
4 2 Get the equivalent.
4 +5
6 6

(4 + 5) + 4 + 2 Add the whole numbers and then the fractions.

6
6
9
6
Answer: 10

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IV – Activity 2
“Add and Subtract”
Directions: Find the sum or difference of the following fraction part. Write your
answers in your answer sheet.

1 1
1. + = ______________
3 3
4 1
2. + = ______________
8 8
4
3. 2+ = ______________
5
5
4. 2- = ______________
10
4
5. (1-
12
) + (1 - 123 ) = ______________

IV – Activity 3
“Shade Me”
Directions: Draw and shade each model to show the answer to the following
mathematical sentences. Show your answers in your answer sheet.

1 1 1
1. + +
4 4 4
1 2
2. 1 +2
5 5
1 2
3. 2 +
3 3
1 1
4. 5 -38
5
2 1
5. -3
3

VI – Activity 4
“Fraction Frenzy”
Directions: Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
Write your answers in your answer sheet.
3 3
1. 4 + 3 =
8 12
1 5 1
2. + + =
4 12 18
3 5
3. Mr. Briones bought 10 of meat. He used 6 for adobo. How many
7 14
kilograms of meat was left?
2 1 2
4. What is the value of 4 + 5 + 2 ?
7 6 3
1 2 1 1
(
5. 8 - 3
4 5
- 2 +
3 4
) (
= )
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VII – Self-Check.

Answer Key

Activity 1-A
1
1. 1
4
33
2. 1
56
59
3. 5
72

Activity 1-B
1
4.
5
31
5. 6
36

Activity 2
2
1.
3
5
2.
8
4
3. 2
5
1
4. 1
2
5
5. 1
12

Activity 4
5
1.
8
13
2.
18
1
3. 4
14
5
4. 12
42
23
5. 2
30

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VII – Formative Test

Direction: Perform the indicated operation. Reduce the sum or difference to

simplest form, if needed. Write the letter your answer in your answer
sheet.

12 3
1. + = ________.
7 4
15 7
A. C.
11 17
13 3
B. 2 28 D. 2 14

5 4
2. + = __________.
6 6
1 9
A. 1 C.
2 12
2 1
B. 2 D.
3 6
3 4
3. 11 - 9 =
4 6
1 3
A. 2 12 C. 20 4
1 9
B. 1 D. 8
2 12

4. A pizza is a great example of fractions! Each piece

represents a part of a whole. In the picture, the pizza is
divided into 8 pieces. If you have one-piece, what fraction
of pizza you are eating? ______________________
1 1
A. C.
6 8
1 1
B. D.
2 3
5. If you give 2 slices of pizza to your friend James, what fraction does he
have? ___________________

2 4
A. C.
8 4
2 8
B. D.
4 2

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 ANSWER SHEET
MATHEMATICS 6
Week 1

Name: _______________________________________ Date: ____________

Teacher: _____________________________________ Score: ___________

Activity 1 Activity 2

1. ____________ 1. _____________

2. ____________ 2. _____________

3. ____________ 3. _____________

4. ____________ 4. _____________

5. ____________ 5. _____________

Activity 3 Activity 4

1._____________ 1._______________

2._____________ 2._______________

3._____________ 3._______________

4._____________ 4._______________

5._____________ 5._______________

Formative Test

1._____________

2._____________

3._____________

4._____________

5._____________
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