Fractions

1) Turn mixed numbers into improper fractions

2) Find the least common denominator

3) Change both fractions so they have a common denominator

4) Add or subtract the fractions

5) Change back into a mixed number if necessary

1) Change mixed numbers and whole numbers into improper fractions

2) Cross cancel and multiply across

OR

2) Multiply across and simplify

3) Change back into a mixed number if necessary

1) Change mixed numbers and whole numbers into improper fractions

2) Keep, change, flip

3) Cross cancel and multiply across

OR

3) Multiply across and simplify

4) Change back into a mixed number if necessary