Fraction means a PART OF THE WHOLE.
PART/WHOLE
QUESTION: ADD 1/4 + 2/4
STEPS
1) 1/4 is one part of 4 .
2) 2/4 is 2 part of 4 .
3) Now add the numberator of each fraction . 1+2=3
4) Write Denominator as it is . i.e 4
5) So answer is 3/4
Diagram representation of addition
Question: Add 1/8+ 5/8
Subraction of Fractions
Subract the numerator keeping the denominator same