Understanding Fractions and Common Denominators

The video tutorial explains how to add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator. It uses visual aids to represent one-half and one-third, and demonstrates converting these fractions to sixths using the least common multiple. The tutorial then shows how to add the converted fractions to find the sum, which is five-sixths.

What is the main challenge when adding fractions like one-half and one-third?

• Finding a common numerator

• Finding a common denominator

• Converting fractions to decimals

• Multiplying fractions

What is the least common multiple of 2 and 3?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 9

How do you convert one-half into sixths?

• Subtract 1 from the denominator

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3

• Add 3 to the numerator

What is the equivalent of one-half in terms of sixths?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 3/6

How do you convert one-third into sixths?

• Subtract 1 from the denominator

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3

• Add 2 to the numerator

What is the equivalent of one-third in terms of sixths?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 2/6

• 1/6

What is the sum of three-sixths and two-sixths?

• 6/6

• 5/6

• 7/6

• 4/6

How can you visualize the sum of one-half and one-third?

• As a single fraction

• As a decimal

• As a combination of shaded parts

• As a percentage

What does the green part represent in the visualization?

• Five-sixths

• Two-sixths

• One-half

• One-third

What does the gray part represent in the visualization?

• Five-sixths

• Two-sixths

• One-half

• One-third