Adding Fractions with Like Denominators

The video tutorial explains how to add fractions with like denominators by adding the numerators and keeping the denominators the same. It introduces the concept of fractions as equal parts of a whole, with numerators representing the number of parts considered and denominators representing the total parts. The tutorial also covers number sentences, addends, and sums, providing examples of adding fractions like 1/8 plus 3/8 and 1/6 plus 1/6 plus 2/6. The key takeaway is that when adding fractions with the same denominator, only the numerators are added, while the denominator remains unchanged.

What is the term used for the parts being added together in a number sentence?

• Denominator

• Addends

• Numerator

• Sum

When adding fractions with the same denominator, what happens to the denominator in the sum?

• It doubles

• It becomes zero

• It remains the same

• It changes to the sum of the denominators

In the example 1/8 + 3/8, what is the sum?

• 2/8

• 4/8

• 3/8

• 5/8

How many sixths are we adding together in the example 1/6 + 1/6 + 2/6?

• 6 sixths

• 5 sixths

• 4 sixths

• 3 sixths

What is the sum of 1/6 + 1/6 + 2/6?

• 3/6

• 5/6

• 4/6

• 6/6