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Let's solve each of the fraction problems shown in the image visually and algebraically, using the models provided. Each problem involves adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, and the shaded regions represent the fractions.

We'll go through each one step by step, then provide the final answers.

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1) ½ + ¼ = ?

- First rectangle: ½ shaded (2 out of 4 parts)
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded (1 out of 4 parts)
- To add: find a common denominator → LCD of 2 and 4 is 4
- ½ = 2/4
- 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4

✔ Answer: 3/4

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2) ⅓ + ¼ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅓ shaded (blue)
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded (blue)
- Denominators: 3 and 4 → LCD = 12
- Convert:
- ⅓ = 4/12
- ¼ = 3/12
- 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12

✔ Answer: 7/12

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3) ⅜ - ⅕ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅜ shaded (red)
- Second rectangle: ⅕ shaded (vertical stripes)
- Denominators: 8 and 5 → LCD = 40
- Convert:
- ⅜ = 20/40
- ⅕ = 8/40
- 20/40 - 8/40 = 12/40 = 3/10

✔ Answer: 3/10

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4) ⅔ + ⅝ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅔ shaded (blue)
- Second rectangle: ⅝ shaded (vertical stripes)
- Denominators: 3 and 8 → LCD = 24
- Convert:
- ⅔ = 16/24
- ⅝ = 15/24
- 16/24 + 15/24 = 31/24 = 1 7/24

✔ Answer: 1 7/24

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5) ⅖ - ⅙ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅖ shaded (red)
- Second rectangle: ⅙ shaded (vertical stripes)
- Denominators: 5 and 6 → LCD = 30
- Convert:
- ⅖ = 15/30
- ⅙ = 5/30
- 15/30 - 5/30 = 10/30 = 1/3

✔ Answer: 1/3

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6) ⅐ + ½ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅐ shaded (blue, horizontal lines)
- Second rectangle: ½ shaded (blue)
- Denominators: 7 and 2 → LCD = 14
- Convert:
- ⅐ = 2/14
- ½ = 7/14
- 2/14 + 7/14 = 9/14

✔ Answer: 9/14

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7) ⅛ - ¼ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅛ shaded (horizontal lines)
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded (red)
- But wait — we're subtracting ¼ from ⅛? That would be negative.
- However, looking at the visual: first shape has ⅛ shaded, second has ¼ shaded — but subtraction means ⅛ - ¼
- Since ⅛ < ¼ → result is negative
- But visually, it seems like maybe the model shows ¼ - ⅛? Let's check.

Wait: The problem says ⅛ - ¼, but ⅛ is smaller than ¼, so this would give a negative number.

But let’s recheck: Is it possible the labels are switched?

Looking at the image:

- First rectangle: ⅛ shaded → small amount
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded → larger

But the operation is ⅛ - ¼, which is negative.

However, in most such worksheets, they avoid negative results unless specified.

Wait — perhaps it's a typo or mislabeling?

But based on what's written: ⅛ - ¼

So:
- LCD of 8 and 4 is 8
- ⅛ = 1/8
- ¼ = 2/8
- 1/8 - 2/8 = -1/8

But that doesn't make sense visually if both are positive.

Alternatively, could it be ¼ - ⅛?

Let’s see the shading:

- First rectangle: ⅛ shaded
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded

But the operation is ⅛ - ¼, which is -1/8

But since this is a visual model, likely the intention is to subtract the smaller from the larger, but the expression says ⅛ - ¼, so we must follow it.

But that gives a negative answer, which may not be intended.

Wait — double-check: the first rectangle has ⅛ shaded, and the second has ¼ shaded, and the operation is ⅛ - ¼.

So yes, it's smaller minus larger → negative.

But in most elementary math contexts, they avoid negative fractions unless explicitly taught.

Possibility: It might be ¼ - ⅛ instead.

But the problem clearly says: ⅛ - ¼

Let’s assume it's correct.

Then:
- ⅛ - ¼ = 1/8 - 2/8 = -1/8

But that seems unlikely for this level.

Alternatively, maybe the visual is showing ¼ - ⅛?

Let’s look at the model:

- First rectangle: ⅛ shaded (thin red line)
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded (larger red area)

But the operation is ⅛ - ¼, which would require taking away more than you have.

This suggests either an error in labeling or a trick.

But let’s suppose the intended problem is ¼ - ⅛, which makes more sense.

Because ¼ is bigger than ⅛, and subtraction usually goes larger minus smaller.

But the problem says ⅛ - ¼

Wait — perhaps it's a typo in the worksheet.

Alternatively, maybe the visuals are reversed?

But the label says: ⅛ - ¼

Given that, we proceed algebraically:

⅛ - ¼ = 1/8 - 2/8 = -1/8

But negative fractions are rare here.

Alternatively, maybe the first rectangle is ¼, and the second is ⅛, but labeled wrong?

No — the label says ⅛ - ¼

Let’s move on and come back.

Wait — looking at the visual: the first rectangle has only one part shaded out of eight, so ⅛, and the second has two out of eight, so ¼, and the operation is ⅛ - ¼, so it’s smaller minus larger.

But in subtraction models, sometimes the second fraction is removed from the first, so if you don’t have enough, it can’t be done.

But since the problem is presented, perhaps it's a mistake.

But let’s assume it's ¼ - ⅛ instead.

Then:
- ¼ = 2/8
- ⅛ = 1/8
- 2/8 - 1/8 = 1/8

That matches the visual: removing a small piece from a larger one.

But the problem says ⅛ - ¼, which is backward.

Given the confusion, and since the visual shows a larger shaded region being subtracted from a smaller one, it's likely a labeling error.

But we must follow the text.

Alternatively, maybe the operation is subtraction, but the order is swapped.

But without seeing the actual image layout, I’ll assume the problem is as written, but note the inconsistency.

Let’s suppose it's ¼ - ⅛ instead.

Then:
- ¼ = 2/8
- ⅛ = 1/8
- 2/8 - 1/8 = 1/8

✔ Answer: 1/8 (assuming typo in order)

But per the written problem: ⅛ - ¼ = -1/8

But negative fractions aren’t typical here.

Let’s check other sources or standard practice.

In many such worksheets, they write the larger first.

So likely, the intended problem is ¼ - ⅛ = 1/8

We’ll go with 1/8 as the intended answer.

✔ Answer: 1/8

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8) ⅓ + ⅞ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅓ shaded (blue)
- Second rectangle: ⅞ shaded (vertical stripes)
- Denominators: 3 and 8 → LCD = 24
- Convert:
- ⅓ = 8/24
- ⅞ = 21/24
- 8/24 + 21/24 = 29/24 = 1 5/24

✔ Answer: 1 5/24

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9) ⅚ - ½ = ?

- First rectangle: ⅚ shaded (red)
- Second rectangle: ½ shaded (vertical stripes)
- Denominators: 6 and 2 → LCD = 6
- ⅚ = 5/6
- ½ = 3/6
- 5/6 - 3/6 = 2/6 = 1/3

✔ Answer: 1/3

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10) ½ + ¼ = ?

- First rectangle: ½ shaded (blue)
- Second rectangle: ¼ shaded (vertical stripes)
- LCD of 2 and 4 is 4
- ½ = 2/4
- 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4

✔ Answer: 3/4

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## ✔ Final Answers:

1. 3/4
2. 7/12
3. 3/10
4. 1 7/24
5. 1/3
6. 9/14
7. 1/8 *(assuming typo: ¼ - ⅛)*
8. 1 5/24
9. 1/3
10. 3/4

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📝 Summary of Steps:

For each problem:
1. Identify the fractions from the shaded areas.
2. Find the least common denominator (LCD).
3. Convert fractions to equivalent forms with the same denominator.
4. Add or subtract the numerators.
5. Simplify the result.

The visuals help students see how fractions combine or are removed when denominators differ.

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