Fractions: Adding fractions with the same denominator

Fractions: Adding fractions with the same denominator

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will be using wer knowledge of addition to add fractions with the same denominator. We will use lots of different pictures of fractions, as well as the part/whole model to help us.

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4 Questions

Q1.
How many sixths make 1/3?
four
one
three
Correct answer: two
Q2.
Which of these fractions is equivalent to 2/3?
1/6
2/6
Correct answer: 4/6
6/6
Q3.
How many sixths make a whole?
2
3
4
Correct answer: 6
Q4.
True or false? If I double both the numerator and denominator I will get an equivalent fraction.
False
Correct answer: True

4 Questions

Q1.
Only the numerator changes when adding fractions with the same denominator
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
1/3 + 1/3 =
Correct answer: 2/3
2/6
3/3
Q3.
3/7 + 2/7 =
4/7
5/14
Correct answer: 5/7
Q4.
Is this question correct or incorrect? 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/8
Correct
Correct answer: Incorrect

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UnitMaths / Fractions