How to Subtract and add fractions

How to Subtract and add fractions.

1. You give 1/3 of box of brownies to Anna and 1/6 of the pan of brownies to Ben. How much of the box of brownies did you give away?

1/3 + 1/6 = 9∕18 = 1/2

3x6=18 so that the denominator.

6x1=6

3x1=3

6+3=9 so that the numerator.

Answers:9/8 = 1/2

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GI Zoo Prices         Adult:              $14                                             Child under 12 : #

1. It cost the Naidoo family of 2 adults and 3 children $61 to go to the zoo. What is the missing price on the board?
2. For 4 days of the week the zoo has a concession for schools. $10 each for the first 100 children and then $12 each for the others. What would a school pay if there are 127 children?
3. On a Friday evening  the zoo has a special rate for  school children:for every paid 7 children 2 get to go in free.  What would it cost a school with  147 children?

Answer for :

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2. 10x100=1000 so 12 x 27 = 324 so 1000+324= 1324✓
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