Let's solve each of these fraction addition problems step by step. All the fractions in this worksheet have
the same denominators, which makes addition straightforward.
Rule for Adding Fractions with Like Denominators:
When adding fractions with the
same denominator, you simply
add the numerators and keep the
denominator the same.
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Problem 1:
$$
\frac{1}{9} + \frac{4}{9} = \frac{1+4}{9} = \frac{5}{9}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{5}{9}$
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Problem 2:
$$
\frac{6}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{6+1}{8} = \frac{7}{8}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{7}{8}$
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Problem 3:
$$
\frac{5}{7} + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{5+1}{7} = \frac{6}{7}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{6}{7}$
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Problem 4:
$$
\frac{3}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{3+1}{5} = \frac{4}{5}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{4}{5}$
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Problem 5:
$$
\frac{2}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{2+1}{8} = \frac{3}{8}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{3}{8}$
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Problem 6:
$$
\frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{3+2}{6} = \frac{5}{6}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{5}{6}$
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Problem 7:
$$
\frac{4}{7} + \frac{2}{7} = \frac{4+2}{7} = \frac{6}{7}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{6}{7}$
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Problem 8:
$$
\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{1+1}{5} = \frac{2}{5}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{2}{5}$
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Problem 9:
$$
\frac{2}{9} + \frac{3}{9} = \frac{2+3}{9} = \frac{5}{9}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{5}{9}$
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Problem 10:
$$
\frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2+1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
✔ Answer:
$\frac{3}{4}$
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✔ Final Answers:
1. $\frac{5}{9}$
2. $\frac{7}{8}$
3. $\frac{6}{7}$
4. $\frac{4}{5}$
5. $\frac{3}{8}$
6. $\frac{5}{6}$
7. $\frac{6}{7}$
8. $\frac{2}{5}$
9. $\frac{5}{9}$
10. $\frac{3}{4}$
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📝 Notes:
- These are all
like fractions (same denominators), so no need to find a common denominator.
- Always check if the answer can be simplified, but in this case, all answers are already in simplest form.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fraction worksheets.
