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Fractions: equivalent, compare and add — Maths worksheet

Equivalent fractions are the same amount: 3/4 = 6/8 = 15/20, because top and bottom are multiplied by the same number. Fractions with the same denominator are easy to compare and add: 3/8 + 1/8 = 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2. With the same numerator, the smaller denominator means bigger pieces.

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Same bottom, work the top — “with the same denominator, add or compare the numerators only”

  1. Equivalent fraction: multiply (or divide) top and bottom by the same number.
  2. Same denominator: bigger numerator = bigger fraction.
  3. Same numerator: smaller denominator = bigger fraction.
  4. Add or subtract like fractions: work the numerators, keep the denominator, then simplify.

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Worked example: 3/8 + 1/8 = 1/2

  1. Same denominator: add the numerators: 3 + 1 = 4, so 4/8.
  2. Simplify: 4/8 = 1/2.

Check: 1/2 = 4/8, and 4/8 − 1/8 = 3/8 ✓

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20 sums. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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