ADDITION of FRACTIONS

Addition of Fractions

Lesson 1

In adding fractions, we need to follow some rule so that we can come up with the correct answer. Here are some rules in adding fraction.

Open Ended

What is the importance of knowing the rule in adding fraction?

Let's find out:

 Find the sum of the given fractions on the next slide, then simplify the answer, if needed.

Write your solution in the space provided in our answer sheet.

Multiple Choice

 $\frac{3}{9}+\frac{2}{9}+\frac{1}{9}=n$ 

•  $\frac{5}{9}$  

•  $\frac{2}{3}$  

•  $\frac{4}{9}$  

•  $\frac{1}{3}$  

Multiple Choice

 $\frac{1}{5}+\frac{3}{8}+\frac{4}{10}=\ n$  

•  $\frac{17}{20}$  

•  $\frac{39}{40}$  

•  $\frac{19}{20}$  

•  $\frac{37}{40}$  

Multiple Choice

 $5\ \frac{3}{4}+\frac{5}{6}+1\ \frac{6}{12}=n$  

•  $8\ \frac{1}{12}$  

•  $8\ \frac{5}{12}$  

•  $8\ \frac{5}{6}$  

•  $8\ \frac{1}{6}$  

Open Ended

Did you apply your learning the rule in adding fraction in your activity earlier? Why?