Adding Improper FractionsOnline version Watch the video and answer the questions to prepare yourself to complete page 131-132 (black only) in your math book. Make sure you also read the information book on page 131 by Camille Fontenelle 1 What is an improper fraction? Select one or more answers a A fraction that is not kind b A fraction that has a numerator bigger than the denominator c A fraction that has a numerator smaller than the denominator d A normal fraction 2 Do we need to add the denominator too? (Yes/No) a No b Yes c A fraction that has a numerator smaller than the denominator d A normal fraction 3 What is the answer? Written answer 4 What is 6/5 + 7/5 = ? Written answer Explanation 1 In an improper fraction the numerator (the number on the top) is always bigger than the denominator (the number on the bottom) Ex. 5/3 or five-thirds 2 No; we do not add the denominators because all of the pieces are the same size. Ex. 5/3 + 4/3 = 9/3 because all of the wholes are divided into thirds (1/3s) so our denominator says the same 3 The answer is 12/4; Don't forget to use the / symbol for your fractions 4 The answer is 13/5: Remember you only add the numerators