Add Mixed Numbers and Fractions with Like Denominators

When adding and subtracting fractions, what needs to be the same?

• the numerator

• the denominator

• nothing

• everything

When adding fractions with like denominators, the denominators....

• stay the same

• are added together

When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

• Numerator

• Denominator

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

2/12 + 3/12

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

What should you do with mixed numbers when adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing?

• change them to improper fractions using TX

• reduce them

• flip them

• find common factors

What is ALWAYS required when adding/subtracting fractions?

• The same numerators.

• The same denominators.

• Equivalent fractions.

• Add the numerators (top parts of the fractions).

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Rewrite the fractions with a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction.