GRADE 5 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 3

Unlike Fractions

Make common denominators before adding fractions.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Make common denominators before adding fractions.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Add 1/2 + 1/3.

  1. Step 1: 1/2 = 3/6
  2. Step 2: 1/3 = 2/6
  3. Step 3: Sum is 5/6.

Final answer: 5/6

PRACTISE YOURSELF

1/4 + 1/2?

Show the answer

3/4

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