Read Sections 4.1–4.6, and complete the exercises. Complete the Chapter Review and Chapter Test. How did you do? • Now that you have completed all the regular exercises for this chapter, how would you help someone visualize and understand how to add or subtract fractions? • After reading the Study Strategy and completing the emPOWERme for this chapter, describe, in detail, the steps you can take to become a more active listener. • Which goals, if any, do you still need to master before moving to the next chapter? 4.1 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions What are your objectives for Section 4.1? How can you accomplish each objective? 1 Use a Figure and a Number Line to Add Fractions • Refer to Section 1.2 if you need to brush up on adding using a number line. • Write the defi nitions of like fractions and unlike fractions in your notes. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 1. 2 Add Like Fractions • Learn the procedure for Adding Like Fractions. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 2. 3 Subtract Like Fractions • Learn the procedure for Subtracting Like Fractions. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 3. Read the explanations, follow the examples, take notes, and complete the You Trys. In this chapter, we will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. Let’s begin by using fi gures and number lines to help us add fractions. 222 CHAPTER 4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions www.mhhe.com/messersmith
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