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Adding and subtracting fractions

Question 1

Type the missing numbers in the boxes below to find the equivalent fractions.

a \(\dfrac{1}{7} + \dfrac{4}{7}\) =

  check answer for question 1a.
b \(\dfrac{6}{8} − \dfrac{5}{8}\) =

  check answer for question 1b.
c \(\dfrac{5}{12} + \dfrac{1}{3}\) =
— =


check answer for question 1c.
d \(\dfrac{2}{3} − \dfrac{1}{12}\) =

  check answer for question 1d.

Question 2

Select the correct fraction from the three given below at a and b.

a \(\dfrac{1}{5} + \dfrac{3}{5}\) =  
    check answer for question 2a.
b \(\dfrac{5}{6} − \dfrac{1}{3}\) =  
    check answer for question 2b.