A fraction like 1/2 says we have 1 out of the 2 parts the whole is divided into.
The top number is called numerator
The bottom number is called denominator
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How to Add Fractions
To add fractions there are Three Simple Steps:
- Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same
- Add the top numbers (the numerators), put that answer over the denominator
- Simplify the fraction (if needed)
Example
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| Step 2 |  |
| Step 3 |  |
If the denominators are different?
to Add Fractions with different denominators, We need to make them the same before we can continue, because we can’t add them like that.
Note: multiply both top and bottom by the same amount, will keep the value of the fraction the same
Example
| Step 1 |  |
| Step 2 |  |
| Step 3 | Can’t be simplified more |
A Rhyme To Help You Remember
♫ “If adding or subtracting is your aim,
The bottom numbers must be the same! ♫
♫ “Change the bottom using multiply or divide,
But the same to the top must be applied, ♫
♫ “And don’t forget to simplify,
Before its time to say good bye” ♫