The document provides instructions for performing operations with fractions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It emphasizes the importance of finding the least common denominator and converting mixed numerals to improper fractions. The document also includes tips for reducing fractions to their lowest terms.

2. 
Add or Subtract
fractions

Multiply or Divide
fractions

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3. That will determine what you should do next

4. 
Decide on the least common denominator (LCD)

Multiply by the same number in the numerator and
denominator of each fraction to make equivalent
fractions that contain the LCD

Add or subtract the new numerators

Reduce your fraction using lowest terms

5. Do the
same thing
with the
fractions
when you
have to
add or
subtract
mixed
numerals
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6. You don’t want an LCD
 Multiply the numerators straight across
 Multiply the denominators across also
 Reduce your fraction to lowest terms

OR
Reduce any numerator/denominator
combo you can first
 And then multiply


7. Convert
mixed
numerals
to
improper
fractions
before you
begin to
multiply


8. Dividing
Multiplying



9. Always keep in mind
whether you are
adding/subtracting, or
multiplying/dividing, and
you’ll know what needs
to be done.