Adding Fractions with Like Denominators

1 adult + 3 adults

5 eighths + 2 eighths

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(a)  

1/8 + 2/8 or $$\frac{1}{8\ }$$ $$+$$ $$\frac{2}{8}$$

Both expressions are the same but fraction bar is used differently.

(a)  

3/6 + 2/6 or $$\frac{3}{6}$$ $$+$$ $$\frac{2}{6}$$

Both expressions are the same but fraction bar is used differently.

2/5 + 1/5 or $$\frac{2}{5}$$ $$+$$ $$\frac{1}{5}$$

Both expressions are the same but fraction bar is used differently.

(a)  

1/8 + 3/8 + 4/8 or $$\frac{1}{8}$$ $$+$$ $$\frac{3}{8}$$ $$+\ \frac{4}{8}$$

Both expressions are the same but fraction bar is used differently.

3/5 + 6/5 or $$\frac{3}{5}$$ $$+$$ $$\frac{6}{5}$$

Both expressions are the same but fraction bar is used differently.