Adding Fractions
Fractions represent parts of a whole.
Same Denominator
1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
When denominators are the same, add the numerators.
Different Denominators
1/2 + 1/3
The least common denominator is 6.
3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6
Practice Problems
- 1/5 + 2/5
- 1/4 + 1/2
- 2/3 + 1/6