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Adding and subtracting fractions

Question 1

Write the missing number to find equivalent fractions.

a \(\dfrac{11}{17} + \dfrac{4}{17}\) =

  check answer for question 1a.
b \(\dfrac{16}{19} − \dfrac{5}{19}\) =

  check answer for question 1b.
c \(\dfrac{6}{24} + \dfrac{3}{8}\) =
— =


check answer for question 1c.
d \(\dfrac{2}{7} − \dfrac{2}{21}\) =

  check answer for question 1d.

Question 2

Select the correct fraction.

a \(\dfrac{1}{6} + \dfrac{4}{6}\) =  
    check answer for question 2a.
b \(\dfrac{5}{12} − \dfrac{1}{3}\) =  
    check answer for question 2b.