Addition
1/2 + 1/2 =
1 or 1 Whole
Betty has 6/12 of her lemonade left. Makenzie gives 4/12 of her lemonade to Betty. How much does Betty have in all?
10/12
2/4 =
1/2
1/2 + 1/4 =
3/4
An octopus weighed 5/6 kilograms. After two weeks, its weight was increased by 4/12. What is the total weight altogether?
1 1/6
6/30 =
1/5
1/2 + 5/6 =
1 1/3
The penguin nursery is open two times a day: 2/3 hours at noon and 5/12 hours in the afternoon. How much time is the penguin nursery open every day?
1 1/12
8/48 =
1/6
4/6 + 1/2 =
1 1/6
Eric has 6/9 pounds of sugar to bake a set of cookies and a 1/2 a pound to bake a batch of cupcakes. How much sugar does Eric use in all?
1 1/6 pounds of sugar
3/9 =
1/3
2/3 + 4/7 =
1 5/21
Bethany uses 5/9 pounds of sand to fill her sandbox, Tori adds 1/3 of her sand to the box. How much does Bethany have altogether?
8/9
12/16 =
3/4