Review of Fraction Rules

Adding or Subtracting Fractions
1. Make all whole numbers and mixed numbers fractions.
2. You must have common denominators.
3. Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same.
4. Simplify your answer.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
1. Make all whole numbers and mixed numbers fractions.
2. Turn division in multipication by flipping the second fraction.
3. Cross cancel if possible.
4. Multiply numberators then multiply the denominators.
5. Simplify your answer.

In multi-step problems:
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P (paraenthesis)
E (exponents)
M/D (multiply or divide)
A/S (add or subtract)