Add and subtract related fractions
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Calculate 1/2 + 1/4. Give a fraction in simplest form.
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Answer: 3/4
- Rename both fractions with the same denominator, then combine the numerators.
- 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4.
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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0
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Use equal-sized parts to combine or separate fractions.
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- VC2M5N05-C01Use common-sized parts to add or subtract related fractions and recover a missing part with an inverse operation.
- VC2M5N05-C02Subtraction needs parts of the same size. Rename using a common denominator, subtract numerators and simplify.
- VC2M5N05-C03A fractional result can exceed one. Convert an improper fraction to a mixed number when that makes the amount easier to understand.
- VC2M5N05-C04Choosing and demonstrating different fraction strategies.
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- D01Combine, remove and recover fractional partsUse common-sized parts to add or subtract related fractions and recover a missing part with an inverse operation.
- D02Subtract related fractionsSubtraction needs parts of the same size. Rename using a common denominator, subtract numerators and simplify.
- D03Interpret totals above oneA fractional result can exceed one. Convert an improper fraction to a mixed number when that makes the amount easier to understand.