Adding Improper Fractions with Like Denominators

What does an improper fraction represent?

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator

• A fraction that cannot be simplified further

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

How do you add two improper fractions with the same denominator?

• Multiply the numerators

• Add the denominators

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the numerators and keep the denominator

What is the sum of 8/5 and 6/5?

• 14/10

• 14/5

• 2 4/5

• 1 4/5

How many parts does 14/5 represent when converted into parts and wholes?

• 2 wholes and 4 parts

• 3 wholes and 4 parts

• 1 whole and 4 parts

• 2 wholes and 3 parts

What is the result of adding 12/7 and 13/7?

• 1 11/14

• 25/14

• 3 4/7

• 25/7

Why is it important to keep the denominator the same when adding fractions?

• It is required by mathematical laws

• It represents the total number of parts in the whole

• It changes the value of the fractions

• It simplifies the calculation

What does the denominator in a fraction tell you?

• How many parts make up a whole

• How many wholes are there

• The difference between parts

• The total number of fractions

What is the first step in adding improper fractions?

• Simplify the fractions

• Ensure the denominators are the same

• Convert them to mixed numbers

• Multiply the fractions

How is 25/7 represented in terms of whole numbers and parts?

• 2 wholes and 5 parts

• 3 wholes and 4 parts

• 4 wholes and 1 part

• 3 wholes and 6 parts

Why do mathematicians prefer to keep fractions as improper rather than converting to mixed numbers?

• It is a traditional method

• It looks more complex

• It requires less space to write

• It is easier to perform calculations