Adding Fractions

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What is a denominator?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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

Back

2/2 or 1 whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 3/6 + 2/6?

Back

5/6.

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What is the sum of 5/12 + 5/12?

Back

10/12.

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What do you do if the denominators are different?

Back

Find a common denominator before adding the fractions.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

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

Back

2/3.