Mixed Numbers with Common Denominators

Solve and simplify to lowest terms.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Find Lowest Common Denominator & solve
1    1/3   +    4    1/4 =

• 5    7/12

• 5    2/24

• 5    2/12

• 5    7/24

Add the mixed numbers vertically. Simplify if needed.

John bought 5 1/4 bags of garden soil. He put the soil in three big pots. He put the same amount of soil in each pot. How much soil did John put in one pot?

• 1 3/4 bags

• 8 1/4 bags

• 63/4 or 15 3/4 bags

• 2 1/4 bags

What math equation is being represented in the picture?

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 or subtracting rational numbers, what must you have?

• Common Numerator

• Quick Answering Skills

• Common Numbers

• Common Denominators