Adding Fractions

How do I add this fraction?

• 23/10
• 7/7
• 7/10
• 8/15

How do I add this fractions? 

• 6/6
• 6/12
• 5/6
• 6/36

How do I add this fraction?

• 2/7
• 2/12
• 1/7
• 7/12

How do I add this fraction? 

• 5/8
• 20/32
• 4/12
• 8/5

How do I add this fraction? 

• 11/15
• 3/8
• 3/15
• 11/8

How do I add this fraction? 

• 12/8
• 7/8
• 12/64
• 7/12

Find the sum.

 $\frac{4}{5}\ +\ \frac{1}{3}$  

•  $\frac{5}{8}$  

•  $1\ \frac{2}{15}$  

•  $\frac{7}{15}$  

•  $\frac{2}{15}$  

Answer explanation

Example: Remember when you have an improper fraction the numerator goes inside the house of division and the denominator stays outside the house of division.

Find the sum.

 $\frac{1}{4}\ +\ \frac{3}{6}=$  

•  $\frac{9}{12}$  

•  $\frac{3}{10}$  

•  $\frac{3}{12}$  

• 1

Answer explanation

Similar Example:

Brooke had 3/5 of an apple pie and her mom had 2/7 of an apple pie.  How much apple pie do they have altogether?

• 35/35
• 5/12
• 31/35
• 1  2/35

What must you have in order to add fractions?

• different numerators
• common numerators
• common denominators
• opposite denominators