Modeling Addition of Fractions with Different Denominators Using Fraction Bars

This video tutorial teaches how to add fractions with different denominators using fraction bars. It begins with a review of adding fractions with common denominators and then demonstrates how to model the addition of fractions with different denominators. The tutorial includes examples and emphasizes the importance of using a common denominator to add fractions correctly.

What is the result of adding 1/4 and 2/4?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/4

When adding fractions with different denominators, what must be the same before adding?

• The numerators

• The denominators

• The whole numbers

• The mixed numbers

How do you convert 1/2 to have a denominator of 6?

• 1/2 becomes 4/6

• 1/2 becomes 3/6

• 1/2 becomes 2/6

• 1/2 becomes 5/6

What is the sum of 2/6 and 4/3 when converted to a common denominator?

• 8/6

• 6/6

• 10/6

• 12/6

What is the mixed number form of 10/6?

• 1 and 5/6

• 1 and 2/6

• 1 and 4/6

• 1 and 3/6