Wednesday, August 25, 2010

How to add fractions

I have some simple examples to discuss with you how to add fractions...look below for the examples......I had explained you how to do division of fractions earlier.

The below problem will help you understand the concept.

How do u add these fractions 3/4 and 2/4?

Solution:

Step 1: Check the denominator of the two fractions are same.

Here the denominators of the fraction are same.

Step 2: Add the numerator of the two fractions.

(3 + 2) / 4 = 5 /4

Step 3: Simplify is not possible.

Answer: 3 / 4 + 2 / 4 = 5 /4.

Before you start working on add fractions, understand this post which will be useful.

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