Adding Fractions with Like Denominators in Word Problems
Solve word problems using fractions with like denominators in this activity.
Tarea 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Tarea 2
When you add 2 fractions with the same denominator, what is the denominator in the solution?
Tarea 3
How do you find the numerator of the fraction in the solution?
Tarea 4
When you add 2 fractions together, how can you tell when the sum will make 1 whole?
Tarea 5
After moving the fractions in place, set the first numerator to 1 then set the second numerator to the maximum value using the sliders. Then set the the first numerator to a higher value. What do you notice? Why is it not possible to have a sum that is greater than 1?