Adding/Subtracting "Like" Fractions

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What are like fractions?

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Fractions that have the same denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add like fractions?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract like fractions?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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Ensure the fractions have the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of 1/8 + 5/8?

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6/8 or 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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

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3/16.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12 in lowest terms?

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5/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 2/8 + 4/8?

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6/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is 4/6 - 1/6?

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3/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its lowest terms.