Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean for fractions to have like denominators?

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Fractions have like denominators when they share the same denominator, allowing for direct addition or subtraction of their numerators.

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is the sum of 2/7 and 3/7?

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The sum of 2/7 and 3/7 is 5/7.

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What is the difference between 18/24 and 10/24?

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The difference between 18/24 and 10/24 is 8/24.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the simplified form of 8/24?

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The simplified form of 8/24 is 1/3.

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What is the result of 15/16 - 12/16?

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The result of 15/16 - 12/16 is 3/16.

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What is the result of 13/24 - 11/24?

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The result of 13/24 - 11/24 is 2/24, which simplifies to 1/12.