Adding and Subtracting Fractions with the same Denominators

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 to have the same denominator in fractions?

Back

Fractions with the same denominator have the same bottom number, which allows for easy addition or subtraction.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

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

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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

Front

What is 4 1/4 - 2 3/4?

Back

1 1/2 or 6/4.

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What is 3 1/4 + 2 2/4?

Back

5 3/4.

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What is 9/16 - 5/16?

Back

4/16 or 1/4.

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What is 3/4 + 1/4?

Back

1 or 4/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numerator and denominator are different.

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 12/16?

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3/4.