Adding Fractions

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators

Front

Add 4/6 + 2/6=?

Back

1 = 6/6

Front

Write an addition equation that matches the shading in the model:

Back

3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6

Front

What is 2/12 + 3/12?

Back

5/12

Front

Find each sum. Simplify if possible. 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 =

Back

1/2

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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