How to add fractions for GCSE mathematics from How2Become.com, the UK's leading careers advisor. Includes sample MATHS tests for addition of fractions.

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2. There are several ways of adding fractions but they can sometimes be confusing
and complicated.
Here, I have provided you with a GREAT way to practice these types of questions
using a particular method.
‘Crossbow Method’
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3. Example 1
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5
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3
+
How to work it out:
REMEMBER:
Crossbow
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5
1
3
+ =
3 + 5
1
5
1
3
+ =
3 + 5
15
=
8
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4. Example 2
4
9
3
7
+
How to work it out:
REMEMBER:
Crossbow
4
9
3
7
+ =
28 + 27
4
9
3
7
+ =
28 + 27
63
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55
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5. Example 3
7
11
3
8
+
How to work it out:
REMEMBER:
Crossbow
7
11
3
8
+ =
56 + 33
7
11
3
8
+ =
56 + 33
88
=
89
88
=
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