KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains the process of adding fractions, emphasizing the need for a common denominator. It demonstrates how to find equivalent fractions and add them by summing the numerators. The tutorial also covers simplifying fractions and highlights that marks are awarded for finding equivalent fractions and adding numerators, not for simplification. The video concludes with a review of the rules for adding and subtracting fractions.

What is the process to simplify the fraction 18/21?

• Divide by 2

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 3

• Add 3

What was the main mark awarded for in the addition of fractions?

• Finding the equivalent fraction

• Adding the denominators

• Simplifying the fraction

• None of the above