Adding Fractions

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What do you call the number on the top of a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

What do you need to have when adding unlike fractions?

Back

Common denominator.

Front

What is 9/12 + 3/12?

Back

1.

Front

If Jennifer ate 2/5 of a cookie, how much did Noelle get if the whole cookie is 1?

Back

3/5.

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

2/4.

Front

If you have 1/3 + 1/3, what is the result?

Back

2/3.

Front

What is the process of simplifying a fraction called?

Back

Reducing.