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Adding Fractions: Simple Steps

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What is the first step to add fractions?

Add the top numbers and put the answer over the same denominator (correct)
Simplify the fraction
Make sure the denominators are different
Multiply both top and bottom by the same amount

Why is it important to make the bottom numbers of fractions the same before adding them?

To ensure the fractions have equal denominators before addition (correct)
To make the fractions look neat
To help with multiplication of fractions
To simplify the fractions

What is the final step after adding fractions?

Add the top numbers and put the answer over the same denominator
Multiply both top and bottom by the same amount
Make sure the denominators are different
Simplify the fraction (correct)

What should be multiplied to make the bottom numbers of fractions the same?

Both top and bottom by the same amount (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when it is said that 'the bottom numbers must be the same'?

Both fractions must have equal denominators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is done after making the bottom numbers of fractions the same?

Addition of top numbers and simplifying the fraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to adding fractions with different denominators?

Multiply the denominators together (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after making the denominators the same when adding fractions?

Add the numerators and denominators together (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the example in the text make the denominators the same for the fractions 1/3 and 1/5?

By multiplying the denominators together (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of simplifying fractions?

To reduce them to their lowest form (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to make the denominators the same when adding fractions?

To allow for addition or subtraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is another method for making the denominators the same when adding fractions?

Finding a common multiple (D) Signup and view all the answers