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Lesson 38 adding and subtracting dissimilar fractions
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4. 1 and 1
6 3
1 and 2
8 3
2 and 1
3 2
2 and 3
3 4
2 and 1
5 3
5. Analyze the problem.
Marie shared ¼ slice of a cake to her friend.
Her sister shared 3/8 slice of a cake with her
friends. How many slices of cake did they
share altogether? Who shared more cake?
6. Group the children into five working
teams. Work cooperatively in finding
the answer to the problem.
11. To add or subtract dissimilar fractions.
1. Look for the LCM or LCD of the fractions.
2. Change the dissimilar fractions to similar
fractions.
3. Add or subtract the fractions.
4. Reduce the answer to lowest term if needed.