Grade 4 · Math

Add like-denominator fractions practice

Add equal-sized fractional parts while keeping the denominator.

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What is + ? Keep the denominator 11.

See the answer & why

The pieces are the same size. Add the numerators and keep 11 as the denominator: 16/11.

A little hint: The denominator names the size of each piece.

A teaching tip

Count parts of the same size; adding does not make the pieces smaller.

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