Section 2: Adding fractions

When both denominators are the same, add the numerators (the top numbers) and write the sum on the top of a line; then write the denominator under that line.

Check to see if the denominators are the same. They are both 8.
Add the numerators:

Write the sum on the top of a line and the denominator under that line:

Let's try another one:

Check to see if the denominators are the same. They are both 6.
Add the numerators:

Write the sum on the top of a line and the denominator under that line:

Try the next one on your own:

Check to see if the denominators are the same.
Add the numerators.
Write the sum on the top of a line and the denominator under that line.
Try one more:

Check to see if the denominators are the same.
Add the numerators.
Write the sum on the top of a line and the denominator under that line.
Your teacher will give you more fractions to add. If you need help, your teacher will show you more about adding fractions.