Add Like Fractions No Simplify

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

What is ALWAYS required when adding/subtracting fractions?

• The same numerators.

• The same denominators.

• Equivalent fractions.

• 1

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

• 5/12

• 6/12

• 1/12

• 4/12

• Add the numerators (top parts of the fractions).

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Rewrite the fractions with a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction. 

What is the the next step to finding this answer?

• Add the numerators (1+1=2)

• Multiply both numerators by 12 .

• Multiply the first numerator by 4 and the second numerator by 3.

• Multiply the first numerator by 3 and the second numerator by 4.