Adding fractions with like denominators

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts we have out of the total parts represented by the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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When adding fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is 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 3/4 + 1/4?

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4/4 or 1 whole.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is 2/8 + 3/8?

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5/8

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is 1/2 + 1/2?

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1 whole or 2/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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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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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.