Fractions

Basics

Numerator: The number on top of the fraction

Denominator: The number of the bottom of the fraction

Adding

1. Step 1: Make sure the denominators are the same.
2. Step 2: Add the numerators, put the answer over the denominator.
3. Step 3: Simplify the fraction.

Subtracting

1. Make sure the denominators are the same.
2. Subtract the numerators. Put the answer over the same denominator.
3. Simplify the fraction.