Adding Fractions

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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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 = 1 whole.

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What is 4/8 + 1/8?

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4/8 + 1/8 = 5/8.

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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.

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What is 5/8 + 2/8?

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5/8 + 2/8 = 7/8.

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What is 2/8 + 4/8?

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2/8 + 4/8 = 6/8.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.