Knowby Grants
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Adding Fractions
1
Step 1 of 7
<p>Numerators are the top line in a fraction. Denominators are the bottom line.</p>

Numerators are the top line in a fraction. Denominators are the bottom line.

2
Step 2 of 7

Adding fractions with the same denominator.

3
Step 3 of 7
<p>The denominator stays the same and you add the numerators.</p>

The denominator stays the same and you add the numerators.

4
Step 4 of 7
<p>Example Numerator 1 + 3 = 4 Denominator 5 stays the same</p>

Example Numerator 1 + 3 = 4 Denominator 5 stays the same

5
Step 5 of 7
<p>Adding fractions with different denominators.</p>

Adding fractions with different denominators.

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Step 6 of 7
<p>Multiply the donominator and numerator on each side of the equasion by the opposite denominator.</p>

Multiply the donominator and numerator on each side of the equasion by the opposite denominator.

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Step 7 of 7
<p>You now have the same denominator and can apply the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator.</p>

You now have the same denominator and can apply the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator.