Question

adding and subtracting fractions mini - lesson review
the steps for adding and subtracting fractions are listed below, but they are out of order. order the steps correctly. if one of the steps should not be in the list, select n/a.
select an answer add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.
select an answer rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the common denominator.
select an answer add or subtract the numerators and the denominators.
select an answer find a common denominator.
select an answer rewrite mixed numbers and whole numbers as improper fractions.
select an answer reduce your answer to simplest form.
step 1
step 2
step 3
step 4
step 5
step 6
n/a

Explanation:

Step1: Handle mixed/whole numbers

Rewrite mixed numbers and whole numbers as improper fractions.

Step2: Find common denominator

Find a common denominator.

Step3: Rewrite equivalent fractions

Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the common denominator.

Step4: Add/subtract numerators

Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

Step5: Reduce to simplest form

Reduce your answer to simplest form.

Step6: Identify irrelevant step

Select n/a (no need for this step)

Answer:

Step 1: Rewrite mixed numbers and whole numbers as improper fractions.
Step 2: Find a common denominator.
Step 3: Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the common denominator.
Step 4: Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.
Step 5: Reduce your answer to simplest form.
Step 6: n/a