Topic Eight (1.8): Addition and subtraction of fractions

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

We use the skills you have studied in this module to help us add and subtract fractions.


Interact Icon.png Working through your course book

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


Stretch Icon.png 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.


Review Icon.png 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.