Add & Sub Fractions w/ Like 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the number above the bar in 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 number below the bar in a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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.

Front

What is 1/4 + 2/4?

Back

3/4

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What is 3/6 + 2/6?

Back

5/6

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What is 5/10 + 1/10?

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6/10

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If you have 2/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

Back

1/4 of the pizza is left.

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What is the sum of 3/8 + 3/8?

Back

6/8, which simplifies to 3/4.

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If 4/4 of a cake is made and 1/4 is eaten, how much is left?

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3/4 of the cake is left.