Adding Fractions Like Denominators

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 23/4 is an improper fraction.

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Convert the mixed number 5 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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23/4

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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Convert the improper fraction 3/2 to a mixed number.

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1 1/2

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What do you do when adding fractions with like denominators?

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When adding fractions with like denominators, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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Add 2/7 + 3/7.

Back

5/7

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Add 4/9 + 2/9.

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6/9

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

2/4 or 1/2.

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What is the sum of 3/5 + 1/5?

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4/5.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 5/8?

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The denominator is 8.