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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: We observe that the fractions are and , both having the same denominator, 7.
Step 2: Since the denominators are the same, we can directly add the numerators: .
Step 3: This results in the fraction . As the fraction is already in its simplest form, no further simplification is needed.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \frac{2}{4}+\frac{1}{4}= \)\( \)
The denominator tells us what size pieces we're working with. Since both fractions have sevenths, we're adding pieces of the same size, so the denominator stays 7.
That means you accidentally added the denominators! is much smaller than . Remember: same denominators = add only numerators.
No! is already in simplest form because 5 and 7 share no common factors other than 1.
Think of a pizza cut into 7 equal slices. You eat 3 slices, then 2 more slices. Total: 5 slices out of 7, which is !
If denominators are different, you'd need to find a common denominator first. But here, both fractions already have the same denominator (7), making this much easier!
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