Add Improper Fractions Like Denominators

To add or subtract, two fractions must have...

• a monkey.

• unlike terms.

• common denominators.

• the same numerators.

• 5/14
• 3/7
• 5/7
• 5/14

What is the first step in solving this problem? 
⅘ + ½ =

• Add the top parts of the fraction

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Find a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction. 

When adding and subtracting fractions, what needs to be the same?

• the numerator

• the denominator

• nothing

• everything

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

When adding fractions with like denominators, the denominators....

• stay the same

• are added together

How can you find a common denominator?

• Add the denominators together

• Pick your favorite number

• Find a common multiple for the two denominators

When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

• Numerator

• Denominator

What is the process of making two fractions with unlike denominators able to be added or subtracted called?

• Finding the least common multiple or least common denominator

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Reverse multiplication