Adding Fractions

This video tutorial explains the basics of fractions, focusing on numerators and denominators. It covers how to add fractions with the same denominator and introduces the concept of adding fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to rewriting fractions with a common denominator and demonstrates the final addition process.

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The sum of all parts in the fraction

• The total number of parts in the numerator

• The number of equal parts that make up a whole

• The difference between the numerator and the whole

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

• Divide the numerators and multiply the denominators

• Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators

• Subtract the numerators and change the denominator

Why can't fractions with different denominators be added directly?

• They are already in simplest form

• They represent parts of different wholes

• They have the same numerator

• They have common factors

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

• Find a common denominator

• Add the numerators directly

• Multiply the denominators together

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one

How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a new denominator?

• Divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number

• Subtract the same number from both the numerator and denominator

• Add the same number to both the numerator and denominator

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number