Adding Fractions with Denominators

that are Multiples

Aim: To add fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number.

Use the grids to help you solve the calculations.

Example: 12 + 14 = 34

1. 13 + 16 = 5. 23 + 12
1
=

2. 23 + 16 =
6. 13 + 29 =

3. 12 + 16 =
7. 23 + 19 =

4. 45 + 10
1
=

Challenge
Using what you have learned, can you use this grid to write your own addition calculations
involving two fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number.

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 Adding Fractions with Denominators
that are Multiples Answers
Aim: To add fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number.

Use the grids to help you solve the calculations.

Example: 12 + 14 = 34

1. 13 + 16 = 36 5. 23 + 12
1 9
= 12

2. 23 + 16 = 56
6. 13 + 29 = 59

3. 12 + 16 = 46
7. 23 + 19 = 79

9
4. 45 + 10
1
= 10

Challenge
Using what you have learned, can you use this grid to write your own addition calculations
involving two fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number.

Example answer:
1 5 8
4 + 12 = 12 (this could be simplified to 23)

Example answer:
3 4 13
5 + 15 = 15

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