Display Title
Math Example: Fraction Operations--Adding Fractions: Example 11
Display Title
Math Example: Fraction Operations--Adding Fractions: Example 11
Adding Fractions: Example 11
Topic
Fraction Operations
Description
This example covers the addition of fractions with unlike denominators. The image shows the fractions and the method to add them. The process involves identifying a common denominator, rewriting the fractions with this denominator, summing the numerators, and simplifying the resulting fraction (or recognizing when a fraction is already in simplest form). Skills required include determining the least common multiple, adjusting fractions, performing addition, and simplifying the fraction.
For a complete collection of math examples related to Adding Fractions click on this link: Math Examples: Adding Fractions Collection.
| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.D, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1 |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 4 - 6 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Arithmetic • Fractions • Add and Subtract Fractions |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Keywords | tutorials, fractions, adding fractions, common denominator, LCD, LCM, least common denominator, least common multiple, numerator, denominator |
