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Read this sum out loud.
Do these fractions have the samedenominator?
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The fractions have the same
denominatorquarters
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One quarter plus two quartersequals three quarters.
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Read this sum out loud.
Do these fractions have the samedenominator?
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The fractions have the same
denominatoreighths
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Three eighths plus two eighthsequals five eighths.
eighths
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Four sevenths plus two sevenths equals six fourteenths.
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Is this correct ?Who can explain why it’s wrong ?
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It’s wrong because sevenths arebeing added.
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So the answer must bein sevenths.
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Four sevenths plus two seventhsequals six sevenths.
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The answer must be insevenths because the denominatorstays the same!
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Now it’s time for you to try some.You can discuss these with a friend.
Thinking time starts now !
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The answers.How did you do?
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