Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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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 like denominators?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions are the same.

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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.

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Lowest terms of a fraction mean that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 1/4 in terms of 36 as a denominator?

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1/4 is equivalent to 9/36.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12?

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The sum is 5/12.

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What fraction of pizza is left if 30 out of 36 slices are eaten?

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6/36 or 1/6 of the pizza is left.

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What is 1/8 + 5/8?

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The sum is 6/8 or 3/4.

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What is 15/16 - 12/16?

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The difference is 3/16.