This topic focuses on simplifying basic fraction addition problems, specifically those involving one changed denominator. Learners will practice setting up fraction addition equations correctly from given expressions. Various fractions with different denominators are provided to reinforce how to make denominators equal for addition. This foundational knowledge will help learners advance to more complex operations with fractions.

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Fraction Addition - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Addition - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator
1
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7 + 7 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 14 + 7 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 56 + 28 over 56
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 14 + 7 over 14
2
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 + 7 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 30 + 21 over 30
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 8 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 7 over 9
3
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 + 2 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 1 + 2 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4 + 2 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 12 + 6 over 12
4
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 + 9 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10 + 9 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 55 + 45 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10 + 1
5
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7 + 3 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 14 + 3 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 14 + 4 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 56 + 12 over 56
6
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7 + 9 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 21 + 10 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 21 + 9 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 21 + 9 over 21
7
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 + 2 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 + 2 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6 + 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 + 2 over 6
8
Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 + 4 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10 + 4 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10 + 5 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10 + 4 over 10