Adding Fractions with Same Denominators

The video tutorial explains how to add fractions with the same denominators. It provides examples using fractions with sixths, twelfths, and fifteenths, emphasizing that the denominator remains unchanged while only the numerators are added. The tutorial concludes with an interactive exercise where students are asked to identify mistakes in fraction addition.

What remains unchanged when adding fractions with the same denominator?

• Both the numerator and denominator

• The numerator

• The denominator

• The fraction itself

If you add 2/6 and 3/6, what is the result?

• 2/6

• 1/6

• 6/6

• 5/6

When adding 7/12 and 3/12, what is the sum?

• 10/12

• 9/12

• 11/12

• 12/12

What is the sum of 8/15 and 4/15?

• 12/15

• 13/15

• 11/15

• 10/15

What should you do if you notice a mistake in adding fractions with the same denominator?

• Ignore the mistake

• Add the denominators

• Recalculate the numerators

• Change the denominator