Let’s solve each fraction addition problem step by step. Remember: when adding fractions with the same denominator (bottom number), you just add the numerators (top numbers) and keep the denominator the same.
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Problem 1:
3/5 + 2/5 + 1/5
Add tops: 3 + 2 + 1 = 6
Keep bottom: 5
Answer:
6/5
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Problem 2:
1/4 + 3/4 + 1/4
Add tops: 1 + 3 + 1 = 5
Keep bottom: 4
Answer:
5/4
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Problem 3:
1/5 + 2/5 + 1/5
Add tops: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
Keep bottom: 5
Answer:
4/5
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Problem 4:
1/4 + 2/4 + 2/4
Add tops: 1 + 2 + 2 = 5
Keep bottom: 4
Answer:
5/4
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Problem 5:
1/2 + 2/2 + 1/2
Add tops: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
Keep bottom: 2
Answer:
4/2 → This simplifies to
2 (because 4 ÷ 2 = 2)
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Problem 6:
1/6 + 3/6 + 3/6
Add tops: 1 + 3 + 3 = 7
Keep bottom: 6
Answer:
7/6
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Problem 7:
5/9 + 1/9 + 3/9
Add tops: 5 + 1 + 3 = 9
Keep bottom: 9
Answer:
9/9 → This simplifies to
1
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Problem 8:
2/5 + 1/5 + 4/5
Add tops: 2 + 1 + 4 = 7
Keep bottom: 5
Answer:
7/5
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Problem 9:
3/7 + 1/7 + 2/7
Add tops: 3 + 1 + 2 = 6
Keep bottom: 7
Answer:
6/7
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Problem 10:
2/4 + 1/4 + 1/4
Add tops: 2 + 1 + 1 = 4
Keep bottom: 4
Answer:
4/4 → This simplifies to
1
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Final Answer:
1. 6/5
2. 5/4
3. 4/5
4. 5/4
5. 2
6. 7/6
7. 1
8. 7/5
9. 6/7
10. 1
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet addition of fractions.
