14. Number Sense Leah wrote 2 different

fractions with the same denominator.

Both fractions were less than 1. Can their

sum equal 1? Can their sum be greater

than 1? Explain.

Good evening,

Answer:

> Can their sum equal 1 : Yes

→ example 1/2 + 1/2 = 1

> Can their sum be greater than 1 : No

→ Because any fraction less than 1 is less or equal to 1/2

then the sum of two fractions with the same denominator and less than one is less or equal to 1/2 + 1/2 = 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

2 different fractions ... same denominator ... both are less then 1

can their sum = 1 ... yes

4/5 + 1/5 = 5/5 = 1

can their sum be greater then 1 ... yes

9/10 + 8/10 = 17/10 = 1 and 7/10