Using Models to Add Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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When adding fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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

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1.

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What is the sum of 2/4 + 2/4?

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1.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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What is the sum of 3/9 + 4/9?

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7/9.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12?

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5/12.

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

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1/2.