Adding and Converting Fractions

The video tutorial from MooMooMath focuses on adding fractions, including simple fractions and mixed fractions. It begins with an introduction to the topic and proceeds with three examples. The first example demonstrates adding 1/2, 1/3, and 3/4 by finding a common denominator and converting the result to a mixed fraction. The second example involves adding 1/2, 3/4, and 7/8, again using a common denominator. The final example covers adding mixed fractions, such as 1 1/2, 2 1/6, and 3 1/4, by first adding whole numbers and then the fractional parts. Each example is explained step-by-step, emphasizing the importance of finding a common denominator and simplifying the results.

What is the first step in adding the fractions 1/2, 1/3, and 3/4?

• Find a common denominator

• Add the numerators directly

• Convert to decimals

• Multiply the fractions

What is the common denominator for the fractions 1/2, 1/3, and 3/4?

• 6

• 24

• 8

• 12

After finding a common denominator, what is the sum of 1/2, 1/3, and 3/4?

• 21/12

• 17/12

• 19/12

• 15/12

How do you convert the improper fraction 19/12 into a mixed fraction?

• Subtract 12 from 19

• Multiply 19 by 12

• Add 12 to 19

• Divide 19 by 12 and find the remainder

What is the common denominator for the fractions 1/2, 3/4, and 7/8?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

What is the sum of 1/2, 3/4, and 7/8 after finding a common denominator?

• 17/8

• 15/8

• 19/8

• 21/8

How do you convert the improper fraction 17/8 into a mixed fraction?

• Subtract 8 from 17

• Multiply 17 by 8

• Add 8 to 17

• Divide 17 by 8 and find the remainder

What is the first step in adding mixed fractions 1 1/2, 2 1/6, and 3 1/4?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers

What is the final result of adding 1 1/2, 2 1/6, and 3 1/4?

• 6 5/12

• 6 7/12

• 6 11/12

• 6 9/12