What do you do with the denominators when adding fractions with like denominators?

Keep the denominators the same.

Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

No, you cannot add unlike denominators directly.

What is an example of adding fractions with like denominators?

$$\frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$$ .

What is the sum of $$\frac{4}{8} + \frac{2}{8}$$ ?

$$\frac{6}{8} = \frac{3}{4}$$ in lowest terms.

If you have $$\frac{5}{10} + \frac{3}{10}$$ , what is the result?

$$\frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}$$ in lowest terms.

What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

Adding Fractions with Like Denominators Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are like denominators?

Back

Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you add fractions with like denominators?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is $\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ ?

Back

$\frac{2}{2} = 1$ .

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is $\frac{9}{12} + \frac{3}{12}$ in lowest terms?

Back

1 (or $\frac{12}{12}$ ).

8.

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Front

What is $\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$ ?

Back

$\frac{2}{3}$ .

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