Adding Fractions

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions 1/2 and 3/7?

Back

14

Front

What do you call the number on the top of a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

What do you call the number on the bottom of a fraction?

Back

Denominator.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the sum of ⅘ and ½?

Back

1.25 or 5/4 after finding a common denominator.

Front

What is the sum of 6 2/5 and 4 1/5?

Back

10 3/5.

Front

What is the process of finding the least common denominator?

Back

Identify the smallest multiple that is common to both denominators.

Front

If you have the fractions 3/4 and 1/2, how do you add them?

Back

Convert 1/2 to 2/4, then add to get 3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4.

Front

What is the result of adding ¼ and ½ using the least common denominator?

Back

3/4.