IXL | Add and subtract fractions with like denominators: word problems

Dirk has been monitoring his mileage. According to last week's driving log, he drove 3/6 of a mile in his car and 1/6 of a mile in his truck. How far did Dirk drive last week in all?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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In Laura's apartment complex, 3/8 of the apartments are one-bedroom apartments and 3/8 are two-bedroom apartments. What fraction of the apartments are either one- or two-bedroom apartments?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

of the apartments

solution

Find the fraction of the apartments that are either one- or two-bedroom apartments by adding 3/8 and 3/8.

Add the numerators:

The fraction of the apartments that are either one- or two-bedroom apartments is 6/8.

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Lesson: Adding fractions with like denominators

Lesson: Subtracting fractions with like denominators

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Lesson: Adding fractions with like denominators

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