IXL | Complete addition and subtraction sentences with fractions | 5th grade math

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Fill in the missing number.

7

10

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10

=

4

5

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Fill in the missing number.

9

+

1

9

=

2

3

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You can subtract to find the answer.

2

3

–

1

9

=

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Remember to use a common denominator to subtract fractions. Use 9 as the common denominator.

6

9

–

1

9

=

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Subtract the fractions. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

6

9

–

1

9

=

5

9

The missing number is 5.

5

9

+

1

9

=

2

3

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Adding fractions with unlike denominators

Lesson: Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

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L.3Add fractions with unlike denominators

L.5Subtract fractions with unlike denominators

B.5Complete addition and subtraction sentences

Lesson: Adding fractions with unlike denominators

Lesson: Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators