Adding Fractions

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is the sum of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

Back

1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?

Back

The denominator in the fraction 3/4 is 4.

Front

What is the sum of 1/2 + 1/2?

Back

1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2, which equals 1.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

Back

The common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4 is 12. You can convert 1/3 to 4/12 and 1/4 to 3/12.

Front

What is 2/8 + 2/8?

Back

2/8 + 2/8 = 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is the sum of 3/4 + 1/4?

Back

3/4 + 1/4 = 4/4, which equals 1.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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