Adding Fractions

Front

What is the sum of 2/5 and 3/5?

Back

1 (or 5/5)

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

If you have 1/4 and 1/2, what is the common denominator?

Back

The common denominator is 4.

Front

What is the first step in adding 3/8 and 1/4?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

How do you convert 1/4 to have a denominator of 8?

Back

Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/8.

Front

What is the result of adding 1/3 and 1/6?

Back

1/2 (or 3/6)

Front

What is the importance of finding a common denominator when adding fractions?

Back

It allows you to combine fractions accurately.

Front

If you have 1/5 and 2/5, what is their sum?

Back

3/5

Front

What is the sum of 1/6 and 2/6?

Back

1/2 (or 3/6)