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Fractions

Adding & Subtracting

1. Find common denominator using Least Common Multiple
2. Convert to equivalent fractions
3. Add or subtract numerators (borrow from whole number if necessary)
4. Add or subtract whole numbers
5. Simplify
Multiplying

1. Change all mixed numbers to improper fractions
2. Cancel numerator to denominator if possible
3. Multiply numerators straight across
4. Multiply denominators straight across
5. Simplify
Dividing

1. Change all mixed numbers to improper fractions
2. Keep 1st fraction Change division to multiplication Flip the 2nd fraction
3. Cancel numerator to denominator if possible
4. Multiply numerator and denominator straight acroass
5. Simplify

Changing Fraction to Decimal



Changing Fraction to Percent