Add and subtract fractions (different denominators)

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you have a whole pizza 🍕. Your friend eats 1 out of 2 slices (1/2), then you eat 1 out of 4 slices (1/4). How much pizza is left?

2. 2

   Can you add 1/2 and 1/4 right away? 🍕🤔

3. 3

   Let's make the pieces the same size. Turn 1/2 into quarters — how many quarters is that?

4. 4

   Let's do one together: 1/2 + 1/4 = ?

5. 5

   Your turn! Try 1/3 + 1/6. Make them the same size first.

6. 6

   What is 1/3 + 1/6? (Hint: 1/3 = 2/6)

7. 7

   Now try: 2/5 + 1/10 = ? (Hint: change 2/5 into tenths)