Adding and Simplifying Fractions

This video tutorial explains how to add mixed numbers with like denominators. It begins by adding the whole numbers separately from the fractional parts. The video then demonstrates how to add fractions with like denominators, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, and simplify fractions to their simplest form. Finally, it combines the whole and fractional parts to arrive at the final result.

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers with like denominators?

• Subtract the fractions.

• Add the whole numbers together.

• Add the denominators together.

• Multiply the fractions.

In the example problem, what are the whole numbers being added?

• 5 and 1

• 4 and 5

• 7 and 8

• 4 and 1

What is the sum of the whole numbers 4 and 1?

• 7

• 3

• 5

• 6

When adding fractions with like denominators, what do you do with the numerators?

• Divide them.

• Add them.

• Subtract them.

• Multiply them.

What is the result of adding the fractions 7/8 and 5/8?

• 8/8

• 2/8

• 1/8

• 12/8

How do you convert the improper fraction 12/8 to a mixed number?

• Divide 12 by 8 and use the remainder.

• Multiply 12 by 8 and use the product.

• Subtract 8 from 12 and use the difference.

• Add 8 to 12 and use the sum.

What is the whole number part of the mixed number from 12/8?

• 2

• 1

• 0

• 3

What is the remainder when 12 is divided by 8?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

• 1/2

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 3/4

Which number should you divide both the numerator and denominator by to simplify 4/8?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4