Copy the table and four more rows to it. In the four additional rows , enter the given fraction addition and simplify answers where appropriate. What makes it possible to add the fractions in the table?

 

Copy the table and add four more rows to it. In the four additional rows , enter the given fraction addition and simplify answers where appropriate. What enable you to add the fraction in the table.

Write down the algorithm and verify with an example for adding any two fractions.

What do you think the algorithm will be for subtracting fractions. Explain.

How do you think you will add mixed numbers, such as $1\frac{1}{2}+3\frac{3}{4}$

What fraction of the whole does each piece of the tangram represent?

Using the tangram create picture of fraction $\frac{5}{8}$ of the whole area.

Using the tangram create picture of fraction $\frac{7}{8}$ of the whole area.

Using the tangram create picture of fraction $\frac{9}{16}$ of the whole area.