Underwater Math: Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one.

• Add the numerators directly.

• Find a common denominator.

• Multiply the fractions.

In the first problem, what is the equivalent fraction of one-third when converted to sixths?

• Three-sixths

• One-sixth

• Four-sixths

• Two-sixths

What is the result of adding 1 and 2/6 to 2 and 4/6?

• Three and five-sixths

• Four

• Three and one-sixth

• Four and one-sixth

In the second problem, what is the equivalent fraction of three-fifths when converted to tenths?

• Seven-tenths

• Eight-tenths

• Five-tenths

• Six-tenths

What is the simplified result of adding two and three-fifths to seven-tenths?

• Three and two-tenths

• Two and nine-tenths

• Three and three-tenths

• Three and one-tenth