Math · K-12

Fraction Operations Facts

Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with step-by-step rule reminders for upper elementary and middle school.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?
The number on top of a fraction.
What is the denominator in a fraction?
The number on the bottom of a fraction.
What does the denominator tell you?
How many equal parts the whole is divided into.
What does the numerator tell you?
How many of those equal parts you have.
How do you add fractions with the same denominator?
Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.
What is 1/4 + 2/4?
3/4
What is 3/8 + 2/8?
5/8
What is 5/6 + 1/6?
6/6, which equals 1
What is the first step when adding fractions with different denominators?
Find a common denominator.
What is a common denominator?
A number that both denominators divide evenly into.
What common denominator works for 1/2 and 1/3?
6 (or any multiple of 6, like 12 or 18).
How do you convert 1/2 to sixths?
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3, getting 3/6.
What is 1/2 + 1/3?
5/6
What is 2/3 + 1/4?
11/12
How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?
Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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