OPERATIONS WITH

FRACTIONS
June 18, 2019
FRACTION
• A fraction is a "part" of a "whole". It is also a ratio
between two integers separated by a solidus (/)
or a vinculum ( __ ). The upper part of a fraction
is called a numerator and the lower part is called
a denominator.

• Give examples
Types of Fractions
• Proper Fractions: The numerator is less than the
denominator .
Examples: 1/3, 3/4, 2/7
• Improper Fractions: The numerator is greater than (or
equal to) the denominator
Examples: 4/3, 11/4, 7/7
• Mixed Fractions: A whole number and proper fraction
together
Examples: 1 1/3, 2 1/4, 16 2/5
Rewriting Mixed Numbers to Improper
Fraction

1. Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's

denominator.
2. Add that to the numerator.
3. Then write the result on top of the denominator.
Convert the following mixed numbers to
improper fractions:
1
1)2
4
3
2)1
5
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
𝑎 𝑐 𝑎±𝑐
Rule: ± =
𝑏 𝑏 𝑏

• In cases where there are different denominators, you

must first find equivalent fractions with the same
denominator, like this:
1. Find the smallest multiple (LCM) of both numbers.
2. Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the LCM as
the denominator.
Perform the indicated operation.
1 2
1) +
5 5
1 6
2) +
5 15
3 1
3) −
2 2
9 5
4) −
5 8
Multiplication of Fractions
𝑎 𝑐 𝑎𝑐
• Rule: =
𝑏 𝑑 𝑏𝑑

• To multiply fractions, first we simplify the fractions

if they are not in lowest terms. Then we multiply
the numerators of the fractions to get the new
numerator, and multiply the denominators of the
fractions to get the new denominator. Simplify the
resulting fraction if possible.
Multiply:
1 2
1)
3 5
3 7
2)
4 10
Division of Fraction
𝑎 𝑐 𝑎 𝑑 𝑎𝑑
• Rule: ÷ = =
𝑏 𝑑 𝑏 𝑐 𝑏𝑐

To divide any number by a fraction:

• Multiply the number by the reciprocal of the fraction.
• Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
Divide:

2 3
1) ÷
6 4
1 5
2) ÷
4 6
Application Problems:
1. 3/8 of the corn in Davao is grown in
Calinan. 1/4 of it is grown in Toril. How
much of the corn supply is grown in these
places?
2. Amelia bought 3/5 of a pound of cheese.
She use 3/10 of a pound in cooking and
baking. How much was left?
SW(Operations with Fractions)
1 3 2 1
1) + 6) 1
2 10 5 3
5 4 1 1
2) + 7) 1 +
12 5 2 4
1 3 1 5
3) ÷ 8) − −
3 4 3 3
9 4
5 15 9) + −
4) ÷ 5 3
7 10
5 1
1 3 10) −2 − −1
5) 1 6 4
2 4
Application Problem (5 pts each)
11) Nick mowed about 3/5 of the school lawn
yesterday. He mowed another ¼ of the lawn this
morning. How much is left to mow?

12) About ¾ of the students on the track team are

girls. About ¾ of these girls are in Grade 12.
a) What fraction of the students on the track
team are Grade 12 girls?
b) What is the total population of girls in the
track team?