Adding 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 2/9?

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5/9

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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

Back

7/9

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What is the sum of 2/12, 1/12, 3/12, 1/12, and 4/12?

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11/12

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What is 50/100 + 25/100?

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75/100

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What is a mixed number?

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