Question

Which of the following is correct while adding like fractions?

• A. Add numerators only
• B. Add denominators only
• C. Add both numerators and denominators
• D. Multiply numerators and add denominators.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Add numerators only

Adding numerator will suffice addition of like fractions as they have the same denominator.
E.g.,
$\frac{1}{3}+\frac{4}{3}=\frac{(1+4)}{3}=\frac{5}{3}$