Adding Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

Back

Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions to find a total.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added together.

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 first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator for the fractions.

Front

Add 1/4 + 1/6. What is the answer?

Back

1/4 + 1/6 = 5/12 after finding a common denominator of 12.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

Back

No, you must first convert them to have a common denominator.

Front

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

Back

2/12 + 3/12 = 5/12.

Front

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

Back

3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 + 5/12?

Back

2/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 + 5/12 = 12/12.