IXL | Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions | 6th grade math

Multiply. Simplify your answer.

1

5

×

1

3

=

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question

Add. Simplify your answer.

8

9

+

1

3

=

key idea

Use a common denominator to add or subtract fractions.

solution

You can use 9 as the common denominator.

Multiply the numerator and the denominator of

1

3

by 3 to find an equivalent fraction.

1 × 3

3 × 3

=

3

9

Now add the fractions. Add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

8

9

+

3

9

=

11

9

11

9

is written in simplest form.
You can also write

11

9

as a mixed number.

Divide 11 by 9.

11

÷

9

=

1 R2

11

9

=

1

2

9

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Dividing fractions and mixed numbers

Lesson: Multiplying mixed numbers

Lesson: Adding mixed numbers

Lesson: Subtracting mixed numbers

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Divide fractions and mixed numbers

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Lesson: Dividing fractions and mixed numbers

Lesson: Multiplying mixed numbers

Lesson: Adding mixed numbers

Lesson: Subtracting mixed numbers