3.

2 Adding Rational Numbers

To add rational numbers in fraction form, recall how to
add fractions and integers.
Make sure to have a common denominator
Visualize a number line
Change into a decimal and use what you know about
adding integers and adding decimal to add rational
numbers in decimal form
Practice:
a) 2/3 + 1/5=
b) 2/3 + (-1/5)=
c) -1/4 + 2 1/6=
d) -3 1/3 + 2 5/6 =

Practice:
A) Everyone must do!
p. 111 # 3 ab, 4 ab, 5 ab, 7 a-d, 12 all, 14 all, 19 all, 20 all
B) BONUS p. 113# 17, 21, 22