Lesson 1.5: Add and Subtract Rational Numbers

Definition:

Rational Number: A rational number is any number that can be written as a fraction of two integers where the denominator is non-zero.
Examples: Any fraction, any integer, any repeating or terminating decimals.

Today's Goal:

In this lesson, we will take what we learned from adding and subtracting integers and apply that to rational numbers as well.
Note: The rules are the exact same.

​I learned when adding or subtracting rational numbers the rules are ______ as adding or subtracting integers.

To add or subtract fractions I must make sure the _____ is the same.

When adding or subtracting decimals, I make sure to _____ the decimal places.