Adding & Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

1. Change fractions so they have the same denominator.
   
2. Add or subtract numerators only, keep the denominator the same.
3. Simplify (reduce to lowest terms).

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

1. Change fractions so they have the same denominator.
2. Solve the fraction part of the problem first. You may need to "borrow" or "carry" whole numbers so the fractions work.
3. Then add or subtract the whole numbers.
4. Simplify (reduce to lowest terms).