Smiley Face Method for Adding Fractions

The video introduces the smiley face method for adding fractions, demonstrating it with examples like 1/2 + 1/3, 2/5 + 1/3, and 3/4 + 2/3. It also shows how to apply the method to mixed fractions, such as 21/2 + 31/3. The method involves multiplying denominators, cross-multiplying numerators, and adding results. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe to MooMooMath for more content.

What is the first step in the smiley face method for adding fractions?

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one

• Multiply the denominators together

• Convert fractions to decimals

• Add the numerators directly

In the smiley face method, what do you do after multiplying the denominators?

• Add the numerators

• Cross multiply and add the results

• Divide the numerators by the denominators

• Subtract the numerators

What is the result of adding 2/5 and 1/3 using the smiley face method?

• 9/15

• 13/15

• 11/15

• 7/15

When adding 3/4 and 2/3 using the smiley face method, what is the resulting fraction?

• 17/12

• 19/12

• 15/12

• 21/12

What is the first step when using the smiley face method on mixed fractions?

• Multiply the whole numbers

• Convert mixed fractions to improper fractions

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one

• Add the whole numbers first

What is the result of adding 21/2 and 31/3 using the smiley face method?

• 37/6

• 31/6

• 33/6

• 35/6

What is the final step in the smiley face method when dealing with improper fractions?

• Leave it as an improper fraction

• Add the whole numbers

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Convert to a mixed number if desired