Adding Fractions

Front

2/12 + 3/12

Back

5/12

Front

Add 4/6 + 2/6 = ?

Back

6/6

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators

Front

Is this a correct answer?

Back

No, you cannot add unlike denominators

Front

The number on the top of a fraction is called what?

Back

numerator

Front

The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

Back

denominator

Front

Common denominator for 1/5 and 5/6?

Back

30

Front

2/5 + 3/10

Back

7/10

Front

5/8 + 1/4

Back

7/8

Front

What is the next step to finding this answer? Options: Add the numerators (1+1=2), Multiply 12 X 1 for both fractions to find a new numerator, Multiply to find each new numerator by the multiple used to get 12. (3 X1) (4 X 1), This is a mistake, you don't need to convert to twelfths

Back

Multiply to find each new numerator by the multiple used to get 12. (3 X1) (4 X 1)