Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Bowtie Method

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• Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction?• Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator)• Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator.• Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator.• Step 5: Add the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator)• Step 6: Simplify

-• Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction?• Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator)• Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator.• Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator.• Step 5: Subtract the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator)• Step 6: Simplify

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-• Step 1: Notice the middle of the bowtie. Is it addition or subtraction?• Step 2: Multiply the denominators together. (this will be your NEW denominator)• Step 3: Multiply the 1st numerator times the 2nd denominator.• Step 4: Multiply the 1st denominator times the second numerator.• Step 5: Subtract the two numbers together (this will be your new numerator)• Step 6: Simplify

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