Adding Fractions

Add fractions with same denominator

What You'll Learn

  • Add fractions with same denominator
  • Add numerators, keep denominator
  • Simplify when possible

📖Adding Fractions

To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator. 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5. The pieces are the same size, so just count them up!

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Only add the top numbers! The bottom number tells you the size of the pieces.