When adding or subtracting fractions, you need to look at the denominator. If the denominator is the same, then you can just add or subtract the numerator. If the denominator is different, then you ...

Click here to see a step-by-step slideshow. STEP 1 - Draw a square with 5 columns (5 is the denominator of the first fraction) and a square with 4 rows (4 is the denominator of the second fraction).

Most people break out in a cold sweat when they see fractions. There's something about those little lines and numbers stacked on top of each other that makes even confident adults feel like they're ...