Fractions: Adding fractions with the same denominator

In this lesson, we will be using wer knowledge of addition to add fractions with the same denominator. We will use lots of different pictures of fractions, as well as the part/whole model to help us.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How many sixths make 1/3?

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Q2.Which of these fractions is equivalent to 2/3?

2/4

Q3.How many sixths make a whole?

3/4

Q4.True or false? If I double both the numerator and denominator I will get an equivalent fraction.

4/4

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How many sixths make 1/3?

1/4

Q2.Which of these fractions is equivalent to 2/3?

2/4

Q3.How many sixths make a whole?

3/4

Q4.True or false? If I double both the numerator and denominator I will get an equivalent fraction.

4/4

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Final knowledge Quiz

Let's see what you have learnt about adding fractions with the same denominator

Q1.Only the numerator changes when adding fractions with the same denominator

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Q2.1/3 + 1/3 =

2/4

Q3.3/7 + 2/7 =

3/4

Q4.Is this question correct or incorrect? 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/8

4/4

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Final knowledge Quiz

Let's see what you have learnt about adding fractions with the same denominator

Q1.Only the numerator changes when adding fractions with the same denominator

1/4

Q2.1/3 + 1/3 =

2/4

Q3.3/7 + 2/7 =

3/4

Q4.Is this question correct or incorrect? 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/8

4/4

Lesson summary: Fractions: Adding fractions with the same denominator

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