Worked example
Find + 1/3. Give the answer in simplest form.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 6: + = = 5/6.
Grade 5 · Math
Add fractions with unlike denominators
Use equivalent fractions to add unlike-denominator fractions.
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Question 1
Find + 1/4. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 12: + = = 11/12.
Question 2
Find + 1/2. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 10: + = = 11/10.
Question 3
Find + 1/8. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 24: + = = 11/24.
Question 4
Find + 1/6. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 12: + = = 11/12.
Question 5
Find + 1/3. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 6: + = = 5/6.
Question 6
Find + 1/6. Give the answer in simplest form.
A hint
Rename the fractions with the same denominator before adding the numerators.
Answer & why
Answer:
Use denominator 12: + = = 5/12.