Adding and Subtracting Fractions with same Denominator

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What is a fraction?

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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 a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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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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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.

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What is 2/9 + 1/9?

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3/9

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What is 7/12 - 6/12?

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1/12

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What is 4/10 + 12/10?

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16/10

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What is the simplified form of 16/10?

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8/5 or 1 3/5.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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Ensure that the fractions have the same denominator.

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What happens if the denominators are different when adding fractions?

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You must find a common denominator before adding the fractions.