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Fractions · Episodes 5 and 6 of DinoMath

Practice adding and subtracting fractions

Adding and subtracting fractions is key to understanding parts of a whole and to moving on to decimals and percentages.

In DinoMath, fraction practice is presented visually and at your own pace.

Practice example

1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4 · 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6

What you’ll practice

Fractions with like denominators

Add and subtract fractions that share a denominator.

Unlike denominators

Find a common denominator to operate.

Equivalent fractions

Recognize fractions that represent the same amount.

Mixed numbers

Work with mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Practice Mode: Fraction Addition & Subtraction

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