Adding Fractions with Whole Numbers and Like Denominators

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

• Numerator

• Denominator

3/12 + 4/12

• 7/12

• 6/12

• 12/12

• 1/12

Add these Fractions

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/8

• 1

What is 3/4 + 1/4 = ?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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

1/4 + 3/4

• 4/4

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 3/8

• 3/8
• 3/16
• 1/8
• 2/8

What is ALWAYS required when adding/subtracting fractions?

• The same numerators.

• The same denominators.

• Equivalent fractions.