Learning Checklist
Adding Unlike Fractions
Adding whole numbers and fractions
Adding mixed number and fractions
Adding mixed fractions
Quick Tips
In order to add fractions, we need to convert unlike fractions into like fractions.
We can use
- Butterfly method.
- Cross multiplication method.
- LCM Method.
Adding Two Fractions
Find the sum of 2/5 + 2/3.
To make them like fractions, we can use the butterfly method or the cross multiplication method.
Remember: Once we get like fractions, we only add numerators.
Adding Fractions and whole numbers
Find the sum of 2 + 2/3.
Remember: All whole numbers are fractions with a denominator 1.
For Example,
2=2/1
Adding a mixed number & a fraction
To add a mixed number and a fraction, we need to follow the steps below.
Step #1: Convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction.
Step #2: Make them like fractions.
Step #3: Add them.
Adding Mixed Fractions
To add mixed fractions, we can follow any of methods shown below.
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Related Topics
- Understanding Whole as a Percentage
- Simplifying Percentages
- FDP
- Finding 10%
- Finding 5%
- Finding % of an amount
- Percentage Increase & Decrease
Learning Checklist
- Understanding Percentages
- Percentage symbol
- Understanding percentages visually
Understanding Percentage
A percentage is a number that is expressed as a part of 100.
Per means Out Of, & cent means 100.
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5% means 5 out of 100.
12% means 12 out of 100.
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Examples
A percentage can be represented by shading in a 100 square grid.
Percentage
A percentage is a number which is expressed as a part of 100.
Per means out of, & cent means 100.
Symbol: %
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Related Topics
- Understanding Whole as a Percentage
- Simplifying Percentages
- FDP
- Finding 10%
- Finding 5%
- Finding % of an amount
- Percentage Increase & Decrease