Adding Fractions (Same Denominator)

When adding fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same

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About This Practice

Adding like fractions: the parts are all the same size, so you only add how many parts you take โ€” add the numerators, keep the denominator. Watch two circle models merge into one and the answer appears right on the picture.

Learn how to add fractions with the same denominator through visual circle representations, understanding that numerators are added while the denominator stays the same

MediumEstimated Time: 15minfractionsadditionsame denominatorvisualization

How to Play

  1. Check the two fractions: same denominator, same part size?
  2. Count the shaded parts of the first fraction, then the second.
  3. Merge the two shaded amounts and count the total.
  4. Write the sentence: numerators add, denominator stays.
  5. Check: can the result be simplified?

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