This document provides steps for adding fractions using a number line: draw a number line with appropriate units, plot the first addend on the number line, use the number line to add fractions by moving to the right, and simplify the final fraction if required.

1. Adding Fractions with a
Number Line

2. Step 1
 Draw a number line with appropriate units.
 Don’t forget that you can use your denominator.

3. Step 2
 Plot your first addend.

4. Step 3
 Use your number line to add your fractions.
 Remember that when you add fractions on a number line, you move to the
right.

5. Step 4
 Simplify if it is required