Adding Fractions With Like Denominators

Front

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

Back

2/2, which equals 1

Front

When you add fractions, which numbers do you add together?

Back

the top numbers, which are the numerators

Front

What is 50/101 + 50/101?

Back

100/101

Front

When adding fractions, which numbers do you keep the same?

Back

the bottom numbers, which are the denominators

Front

What is 27/97 + 27/97?

Back

54/97

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

Front

Can you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

No, you must have like denominators to add fractions directly.

Front

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

Back

Add the numerators together.