Topic Eight (1.8): Addition and subtraction of fractions
Introduction
We use the skills you have studied in this module to help us add and subtract fractions.
Working through your course book
- Go to the MyMaths 1B digital book and watch the video on page 69.
- Now read through the example on page 68.
- Now see if you can answer the questions on page 69.
- If you would like more practice, then work through these lessons on the MyMaths website:
You may also want to watch the following videos:
adding with common deniminators
subtracting fractions with common denominators
and then adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
Extension activities for this topic
The MyMaths 1C digital book provides extension material in their problem-solving questions.
If you would like more of a challenge on this topic, go to page 69 of the MyMaths 1C digital book and attempt questions 6 - 7.
MyReview and MyPractice
Now you’ve reached the end of this module, you will need to check your knowledge and understanding before you submit your assignment. If you haven't already, remember to go through all the answers to the questions you have tried:
CHECK - MyMaths Textbook Answers
There are extra questions for you to practise what you have learnt in this module in the MyReview and MyPractice sections on pages 17 (Q1–8), 18 (Q1–8), 81 (Q1–3) and 82 (Q1–6). Please remember to check your answers to all the questions in the back of the course book.