Smart Math guide · Fractions, Decimals & Percent

Add Fractions with Meaning

A common denominator creates equal-sized parts before numerators can be combined.

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The method

How to use it

  1. Find a common multiple of the denominators.
  2. Rewrite equivalent fractions.
  3. Add numerators and simplify.
Worked example

See it in action

2/3 + 1/4 = 8/12 + 3/12 = 11/12.

Check your thinking

How to verify it

11/12 is less than 1, which fits 0.67+0.25≈0.92.