Adding and Converting Fractions

The video tutorial covers various methods of adding fractions, including like fractions, three fractions, whole numbers with fractions, mixed fractions, and unlike fractions. It explains the importance of finding the least common multiple (LCM) for fractions with different denominators and converting mixed fractions to improper fractions. The video concludes with a recap of the methods discussed.

How do you add like fractions?

• Convert to improper fractions first.

• Multiply the fractions.

• Add the denominators.

• Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

• Multiply the fractions.

• Find the LCM of the denominators.

• Add the numerators directly.

• Convert fractions to decimals.

What is the reduced form of 26/10?

• 5/13

• 26/5

• 13/5

• 10/26

When adding a whole number and a fraction, what should you do with the whole number?

• Convert it to a decimal.

• Leave it as is.

• Convert it to a fraction with denominator 1.

• Multiply it by the fraction.

What is the LCM of 1 and 8?

• 1

• 8

• 4

• 16

What is the sum of 4 and 7/8?

• 32/8

• 4/8

• 11/8

• 39/8

How do you convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

• Divide the whole number by the fraction.

• Add the whole number to the fraction.

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number.

What is the result of adding 3/5 and 2/7?

• 10/35

• 21/35

• 5/12

• 31/35

What is the first step in adding mixed fractions?

• Add the whole numbers first.

• Convert them to improper fractions.

• Multiply the fractions.

• Find the LCM of the numerators.

What is the LCM of 3 and 2?

• 5

• 2

• 6

• 3