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A one-page CAPS Grade 5 Maths poster on adding and subtracting fractions (Fractions and decimals), with the key ideas, key words and a tip to remember.
Add or subtract the numerators. The denominator stays the same.
37 + 27 = 57
79 − 59 = 29
A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction.
The dot shows 2 14: 2 wholes and 14.
The numerator is bigger than the denominator. Divide to find the wholes.
74: 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3
74 = 1 34
2 38 + 1 78 = 3 108 = 4 28
5 69 − 2 49 = 3 29
4 16 − 1 56 = 3 76 − 1 56 = 2 26
38 of a bottle + 28 of a bottle = 58 of a bottle
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