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Adding fractions (different denominators)

Add and subtract fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number by finding a common denominator

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Question 1 of 3

Maya is making a fruit salad. She adds 3/8 cup of blueberries and then 5/12 cup of strawberries. How many cups of fruit does she have in total? Write your answer as a simplified fraction.

Question 2 of 3

Sam has 5/12 gallon of blue paint left. He uses 1/8 gallon for a project. How many gallons of blue paint does he have after the project?

Question 3 of 3

What is 1/3 + 1/6? (Write the sum as a simplified fraction.)

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