Adding fractions with fraction bars is a visual method where you represent each fraction with bars and then combine them to find the sum.
According to the video "Add Fractions with the Same/Like Denominator Using Fraction Tiles," here's how it works:
- Represent Each Fraction: Use fraction bars to visually represent each fraction you want to add. For example, to add 6/12 and 5/12, represent 6/12 with fraction bars showing six twelfths and 5/12 with fraction bars showing five twelfths.
- Combine the Fractions: Join the fraction bars together to visually represent the sum. This visually shows the total number of parts (numerator) over the common denominator.
- Determine the Sum: Count the total number of shaded parts to determine the numerator of the resulting fraction, keeping the denominator the same since you are adding fractions with like denominators. In the example, 6/12 + 5/12 = 11/12.
