Here are the solutions to the fraction problems shown on the worksheets.
Left Worksheet
1) $\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{6}$
* Find a common denominator for 4 and 6, which is 12.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{12}$ and $\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{12}$.
* Add numerators: $3 + 2 = 5$.
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Answer: $\frac{5}{12}$
2) $\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{8}$
* Common denominator is 8.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8}$.
* Subtract numerators: $2 - 1 = 1$.
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Answer: $\frac{1}{8}$
3) $\frac{1}{9} + \frac{1}{6}$
* Common denominator is 18.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{9} = \frac{2}{18}$ and $\frac{1}{6} = \frac{3}{18}$.
* Add numerators: $2 + 3 = 5$.
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Answer: $\frac{5}{18}$
4) $\frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{3}$
* Common denominator is 6.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{6}$.
* Add numerators: $5 + 2 = 7$.
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Answer: $\frac{7}{6}$ (or $1 \frac{1}{6}$)
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Middle Worksheet
11) $\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{8}$
* Common denominator is 24.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{8}{24}$ and $\frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{24}$.
* Add numerators: $8 + 3 = 11$.
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Answer: $\frac{11}{24}$
12) $\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{6}$
* Common denominator is 12.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{12}$ and $\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{12}$.
* Add numerators: $3 + 2 = 5$.
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Answer: $\frac{5}{12}$
13) $\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{6}$
* Common denominator is 12.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12}$ and $\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{12}$.
* Subtract numerators: $9 - 2 = 7$.
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Answer: $\frac{7}{12}$
14) $\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{4}$
* Common denominator is 12.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}$ and $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{12}$.
* Add numerators: $8 + 3 = 11$.
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Answer: $\frac{11}{12}$
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Right Worksheet
21) $\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{10}$
* Common denominator is 10.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{10}$.
* Add numerators: $2 + 1 = 3$.
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Answer: $\frac{3}{10}$
22) $\frac{5}{8} - \frac{1}{4}$
* Common denominator is 8.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8}$.
* Subtract numerators: $5 - 2 = 3$.
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Answer: $\frac{3}{8}$
23) $\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{9}$
* Common denominator is 9.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{9}$.
* Add numerators: $3 + 1 = 4$.
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Answer: $\frac{4}{9}$
24) $\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{5}$
* Common denominator is 10.
* Convert fractions: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{10}$ and $\frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{10}$.
* Subtract numerators: $5 - 2 = 3$.
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Answer: $\frac{3}{10}$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rules for adding and subtracting fractions.
