Adding Fractions

LCD means Least Common Denominator.

• True

• False

Similar fractions are two or more fractions with different denominators.

• True

• False

2/5 and 5/2 are similar fractions.

• True

• False

Fractions can be simplified by dividing the numerator and denominator with the largest common factor.

• True

• False

To add similar fractions, we simply add the numerators and write the sum over the common denominator.

• True

• False

In order to add fractions, it is important not to check the denominator whether they are the same or not.

• True

• False

With or without regrouping, we can add similar fractions.

• True

• False

All are examples of similar fractions, except

• 18/32

• 29/52

• 18/54

• 30/40

The least common denominator of 2/3 and 7/9 is ___.

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 18

1/2 + 3/8 + 3/4

• 7/8

• 1 7/8

• 5/8

• 1 5/8