Adding Benchmark Fractions with Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to use visual aids, like drawing circles, to understand and add fractions. It introduces the concept of benchmark fractions to simplify complex fractions by comparing numerators and denominators. The tutorial demonstrates how to add whole numbers and fractions separately, making the process easier. It encourages students to practice these strategies independently.

What is the total when you add 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/4?

• 1 and 1/2

• 2

• 1 and 1/4

• 1

How can you simplify the fraction 4/8?

• 3/4

• 1

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is the simplified form of 3/6?

• 1

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

How do you simplify 5/20?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

What is the sum of 2 + 7 + 5?

• 12

• 13

• 15

• 14

What is the simplified form of 7/28?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/5

How do you simplify 6/24?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/2

What is the total sum of 3 + 8 + 5?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 17

What is the simplified form of 5/20?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/5

What is the simplified form of 7/28?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/4