Adding and subtracting with unlike denominators Knowledge-Based Practice

Questions

1. 1.

   What is the sum of $2\frac{5}{6}$ and $1\frac{7}{10}$ in simplest form?

   • A) $3\frac{8}{15}$
   • B) $4\frac{8}{15}$
   • C) $4\frac{11}{15}$
   • D) $3\frac{3}{4}$
2. 2.

   What is the value of $\frac{5}{14} + \frac{8}{21}$ in simplest form?

   • A) $\frac{13}{35}$
   • B) $\frac{13}{42}$
   • C) $\frac{31}{42}$
   • D) $\frac{29}{42}$
3. 3.

   What fraction must be subtracted from $\frac{7}{9}$ to obtain $\frac{5}{12}$?

   • A) $\frac{2}{3}$
   • B) $\frac{1}{18}$
   • C) $\frac{43}{36}$
   • D) $\frac{13}{36}$
4. 4.

   What is the value of the expression $\frac{5}{8} + \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{4}$ in simplest form?

   • A) $\frac{5}{12}$
   • B) $\frac{11}{24}$
   • C) $\frac{13}{24}$
   • D) $\frac{17}{24}$

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