Adding Fractions

Front

What do you need to have when adding unlike fractions?

Back

Common denominator.

Front

Is this a correct answer? 5/6 + 1/3 = ?

Back

No, you cannot add unlike denominators.

Front

50/100 + 25/100 = ?

Back

75/100.

Front

What is the first step in solving this problem? ⅘ + ½ = ?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

A construction company is digging a pit. They hauled away 1/6 of a truckload on the first day and 2/6 on the second day. How many truckloads did they haul away in all?

Back

1/2 truckload.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

5/12.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

Convert 3/2 to a mixed number.

Back

1 1/2.