Adding Fractions

To add fractions, you can follow these steps:

1. Check the denominators: Make sure the bottom numbers (denominators) are the same. 

2. Add the numerators: If the denominators are the same, add the top numbers (numerators) together. 

3. Keep the denominator the same: Place the result over the common denominator. 

4. Simplify the fraction: If possible, simplify the fraction. 

If the denominators are different, you can convert them to like fractions with the same denominator. To do this, you can find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators and write equivalent fractions. For example, to add 1/2 and 1/3, you can rewrite the fractions as 3/6 and 2/6, respectively, since 6 is the LCM of 2 and 3. 

Here are some tips for adding fractions:

• Visualize: Use fraction models or draw diagrams to represent the fractions.

• Simplify: Before and after calculations, try to simplify fractions to reduce terms with common factors.

• Practice: The more you practice working with fractions, the more comfortable you'll become with the different operations. 

Here's more about adding fractions

When adding fractions, you need to have a common denominator. This means the denominators of the two fractions must be the same. If they're not the same, you'll need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. Once you have the common denominator, you can add the numerators (the numbers on top) and keep the common denominator. For example, 1/4 + 1/6 can be added by finding the LCM of 4 and 6, which is 12. Then, add the numerators: 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12.