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DIVISON OF MABALACAT CITY

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Mathematics 6 - Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

I. Introduction

Have you imagined a world where fractions don’t exist? Let’s face it, not
everything can be counted as a whole. When you’re buying chunks of meat in
the supermarket, ordering partial kilos of rice, adding t he weight of your
baggage, subtracting the calories you ate in some of your favorite food and
anything that involve a part is related to fraction. The significance of fraction
is evident as you go through your day to day activities. So, come and let’s enjo y
learning fractions!

II. Learning Competency

This Learning Activity Sheets was created based on how the learner can relate
to different mathematical problems or situations.

It is provided to guide you master the computational skills in adding and

subtracting simple fractions and mixed numbers with or without regrouping.
(M6NSIa-86)

III. Objectives

After going through this Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to:

1. Add and subtract simple fractions and mixed numbers with or without
regrouping.
2. Write solutions in the addition and subtraction equations of simple fractions
and mixed numbers with or without regrouping.

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IV.Discussion
During COVID-19 Pandemic, what productive things did you do to make the
most out of your time while staying at home?

Read the problem.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected

educational systems worldwide. Our
government decided to temporarily close
educational institutions to contain the spread
of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Marie is
staying at home, she decided to sell Milk Tea
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to earn money. Each glass, she mixed cup of
6
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milk and cup of tea. How many cups of liquid
6
did she mix to make a glass of milk tea?
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org Abygale 2020
2020

We can use the model approach to present the problem clearer.

1 4
cup of milk + cup of tea
6 6

1 4 1 4
To find the answer, add 6 and 6. Observe that and are similar fractions.
6 6

1 4 5
+ =
6 6 6

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SIMILAR FRACTIONS

Similar Fractions are fractions with the same denominators.

The procedure below will help us to easily add fractions with common
denominators. Let’s explore and find out…

1 4 1 +4
STEP 1: + = Add the numerators
6 6
1 4 5
STEP 2: + = Copy the common denominator
6 6 6

Simplify or write the answer in lowest

STEP 3:
5 terms if necessary. (Note: The sum is
6 already in simplest form)

𝟓
Marie mixed 𝟔
cup of liquid

DISSIMILAR FRACTIONS

Dissimilar Fractions are fractions with different denominators.

How do we add dissimilar fractions?

Determine the LCD. The LCD of 6 and 8 is 24.

Example:

1 2 Note: To determine the LCD, find the LCM of

Number Sentence: + =N 6 and 8.
6 8
6: 6, 12, 18, 24
1 2
STEP 1: + = + 8: 8, 16, 24
6 8 24 24

Get the equivalent fractions or change

1 2 4 6 the dissimilar fractions to similar.
STEP 2: + = + fractions.
6 8 24 24

4 6 10 Add the numerators over

STEP 3: + = the common denominator.
24 24 24

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 Simplify (Write the answer
10 ÷2 5
STEP 4: = in lowest terms)
24 ÷2 12

Note: To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide

𝟓 both numerator and denominator by their GCF.
ANSWER:
𝟏𝟐 10 10 ÷2 5
Example: GCF is 2 =
MIXED 24 24 ÷2 12
FRACTIONS

Mixed Fractions are fractions that have a whole number part and a proper
fraction part.

How do we add mixed number by mixed number?

3 7
Number Sentence: 13 +8 =N
4 12

STEP 1: Determine the LCD. Get the equivalent fractions.

The LCD of 4 and 12 is 12.

3 9
13 = 13 (Divide the LCD by the denominator, then multiply
4 12
7 7
+ 8 = 8 the quotient to the numerator: 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 3 x 3 = 9)
12 12

STEP 2: Add the fractions and whole numbers.

9 7 16
(13 + 8) + ( 12 + ) = 21
12 12

STEP 3: Simplify or write the answer in lowest terms if possible.

The answer contains an improper fraction. Change the improper
16
fraction ( ) to a mixed number. Add this to the whole number.
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16 16
21 is an improper fraction
12 12
16 4
=1 (To change improper fractions to mixed number,
12 12
divide the numerator by the denominator)
4 4 4
21 + 1 = 22 (Recall that is not yet in lowest term.)
12 12 6

4 ÷4 1
22 = 22
12 ÷4 3

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 Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to spend your money. Why
is budgeting so important? It is important because it allows you to create a
spending plan for your money, it ensures that you will always have enough
money for the things you need and the things that are important to you.
Following a budget or spending plan will also keep you out of debt.
Source: https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/

The chart below shows the fractional part of Lingad’s Family budget that
are spent on several expenses.

EXPENSES PART OF BUDGET

3
Food
5
1
Education
5
1
Utilities
8
1
Transportation
8
1
Savings
10
1
Others
20

How much greater is the fractional part spend on food than in education?
3 1
To find out how much greater, subtract by .
5 5
We can use the model approach to present the problem clearer.

3
5
3 1
Equation: - =n
5 5

1
5

3 1
Observe that 𝑎𝑛𝑑 are similar fractions. To find the difference, subtract
5 5
the numerators and copy the common denominator.
3 1
Equation/Number Sentence: - =
5 5
3−1 2
= =
5 5

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Food is greater than Education when it comes to the part budgeting.
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Study more examples:

Example 1:
1 1
What is - ?
8 10

1 1
Observe that - are dissimilar fractions.
8 10

How do we subtract dissimilar fractions?

In subtracting dissimilar fractions, we can change the dissimilar fractions

to similar fractions with the least common denominator (LCD) as the new
1 1
denominator. The LCD of and is 40.
8 10

1 1
Number Sentence: 8
- 10
=n
Subtract the numerators of the
1 5
= = fractions and copy the same
8 40
1 4 denominator.
=
8 40

1
= Reduce the answer to lowest terms,
40
if it is necessary
1 1 1
So, - =
8 10 40

Example 2:

3 5
What is the difference between 2 and ?
4 8

How do we subtract a mixed number and a fraction?

3 5
Observe that 2 and have different denominators. Recall that in
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subtracting dissimilar fractions, change the dissimilar fractions to similar
fractions with the least common denominator (LCD) as the new denominator.
3 5
The LCD of and is 8.
4 8

3 5
Number Sentence: 2 - =n
4 8

3 6
= 2 =2
4 8

5 5
=
8 8

1
2 8

3 5 1
So,2 - =2
4 8 8

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Example 3:

4 1
Subtract 1 from 5 3.
5

Change the fractions to similar fractions by using LCD.

1 4
Number Sentence: 5 -1 =n
3 5
1 5 5+15 20
=5 =5 =4 =4
3 15 15 15

4 12 12
1 =1 = 1
5 15 15

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3 15

5 5 5 20
Observe that is less than . So, we must rename 5 as 4 .
15 15 15 15

5
How did we rename 5 ?
15

15 5 20
Rename 5 as 4 , then add it to , the result is 4 .
15 15 15

Example 4:

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Find the difference: 12 - 7 9

9 9
12 = 11 Rename 12 as 11 9, then subtract.
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5 5
7 = 7 Subtract the whole numbers and the numerators
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of the fractions.
4
4 Reduce the answer to lowest terms, if it is necessary.
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V. Activities

Activity # 1:

Add the following sets of fractions and reduce the answers to lowest terms,
if possible. Then, write the letter corresponding to the answer in the decoder
below to reveal a message that will inspire you.

3 7 1 12 6 6 3
A- + + M- - S - 3 14 + 2
10 10 10 18 18 14
5 2 3 7 5 3
B- + + N- - T–6 -
7 7 7 9 9 5
6 9 8 15 8 1 5
D- + + R- - U-3 -
11 11 11 20 20 12 12
4 2 14
E- + +
15 15 15

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3 1 1 9 1 1 7 2 2 2 1 3 1 7
17 13 1 5 110 5 2 17 13
10 14 3 20 5 9 3 3 20

Activity # 2:

Add the given fractions. Then, color the boxes that have the correct
answers to make a path for the dog to reach the kennel.

3 2 𝟒 5 7 𝟑𝟏 1 5 𝟐𝟏
+ =𝟏 + =1 + =
5 3 𝟏𝟓 7 9 𝟔𝟑 3 8 𝟐𝟓
Cejay 2020

7 5 𝟓 1 4 𝟑 4 1 𝟗 5 1 𝟏𝟎
+ = 1 𝟐𝟒 + =𝟏 - = - =
8 6 2 5 𝟏𝟎 5 10 𝟏𝟎 9 4 𝟑𝟔

7 2 𝟏𝟕 8 3 𝟕 11 5 𝟏
- = - = - =
9 5 𝟒𝟓 15 10 𝟑𝟎 12 6 𝟏𝟐

Cejay 2020

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Activity # 3:

Perform the indicated operations. Express the answer in lowest terms.

(Show your solution on the space provided.)

3 2 9 8
1 8 11 2
8 6 3
3 10 15 9
2
1) + 4
1 2) + 1 5 3) + 2 4) + 7
1 5) + 1
2 12 5 3 5
4

4 5 1 4
2 8 4 12 8
5 8 3 7
6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
1 3 3
2 2 1 1
1 10 5 2 2
3 4 3

VI.Assessment

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

5 7
1. Find the sum of and .
12 12
5 7 11
A. B. C. D. 1
12 12 12

1 1 1
2. What is 5
+
4
+ 10
?
7 9 11 13
A. B. C. D.
20 20 20 20

2 4
3. What is the sum of and 3 ?
7 7
6 5 4 3
A. 3 B. 2 C. 1 D.
7 7 7 7

8 5
4. Add 2 and 3 .
9 6
13 13 13 13
A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10
18 18 18 18

4 2
5. Fill in the box with the correct fraction + = 1 45
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1 2 3 4
A. B. C. D.
5 5 5 5

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6. Find the difference: - .
15 15
1 2 3 4
A. 15
B. 15
C. 15
D. 15

5 7
7. Subtract from .
12 10
11 13 15 17
A. B. C. D.
60 60 60 60

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8. What is the difference between 32 and 15 ?
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1 1 1 1
A. 16 B. 17 8 C. 18 D. 19 8
8 8

4 1
9. What is 7 less 2 5?
5
1 2 3 4
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
5 5 5 5

4 1 3
10. What is the answer if 6 is added to 1 2 then less 2 4?
5
1 11 13 13
A. 4 2 B. 5 20 C. 6 20 D. 7 20

VII. Reflection

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct answer in the box.

whole numbers lowest terms LCD (least common denominator)

similar fractions dissimilar fractions mixed numbers

1. Simplify or write the answer in ______________ if possible.

2. To add mixed fractions with same denominators, add the fractions and
_______________.

2. _______________ are fractions with different denominators.

3. _______________ are fractions with the same denominators.

5. To add mixed fractions with different denominators, find the ___________

and get the equivalent fractions

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VIII. Reference

Sebastian, Mildred A, Gundran, Jordan F. and Pasia, Allen E. 2017. Mathematics Around Us
6. Quezon City:The Intelligence Publishing,Inc.

Peňarubia, Merylin P.2015.Mathematics for the New Generation 6. Quezon City: St. Clare
Publications Corp.

Peňarubia, Merylin P.2016.Mathematics for the New Generation 4. Quezon City: St. Clare
Publications Corp.

Santos, Abygale Rensy and Santos, Airen Cejay.2020.illustrator.

“Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Education”.2020.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

“What is Budgeting and Why is it important?”.

2020.https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/budgeting/what-is-a-budget-planning.

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1. 5
8
13 1
2. 9 or 10
12 12
13 3
3. 8 or 9
10 10
13
4. 18
15
1. lowest terms 1. D 17
5. 8
2. whole numbers 2. C 36
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3. dissimilar fractions 3. A 6. 1
15
4. similar fractions 4. B 13
7. 6
5. least common denominator 5. C 40
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6. A 8. 1
15
7. D 3
9. 9
4
8. A 5
9. C 10. 6
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10. B
Reflection Assessment Activity 3
5 2
B-1 N-
7 9
1 2
E-1 U-2
3 3
1
M-
3
1 5
A-1 B-1
10 7
1
E-1
3
𝟏𝟐 6 12 𝟑𝟎 10 15 𝟒𝟓 5 9 9 7
= - = - = - S-5 R-
𝟏 5 11 𝟕 3 8 𝟏𝟕 2 7 14 20
1
M-
3
𝟑𝟔 4 9 𝟏𝟎 10 5 𝟏𝟎 5 2 𝟐𝟒 6 8 1
= - = - =𝟏 + =1 + A - 1
𝟏𝟏 1 5 𝟗 1 4 𝟑 4 1 𝟓 5 7 10
7
R-
20
2
𝟐𝟓 8 3 𝟔𝟑 9 7 𝟏𝟓 3 5 T- 5
𝟐𝟏
=
5
+
1 𝟑𝟏
=1
7
+
5 𝟒
=𝟏
2
+
3 5
BE A SMART NUMBER
Activity 2 Activity 1
IX. Answer Key
X. Development Team

Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheets

Writer: Rowena D. Pangilinan

Contributor: Sarah L. Lingad
Editor: Elizabeth C. Miguel, EdD
Reviewer: Angelito S. Cabrera
Management Team: Engr. Edgard C. Domingo, PhD, CESO V
Leandro C. Canlas, PhD, CESE
Elizabeth O. Latorilla, PhD
Sonny N. De Guzman, EdD

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Department of Education – Division of Mabalacat

P. Burgos St., Poblacion, Mabalacat City, Pampanga

Telefax: (045) 331-8143

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