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. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to have like denominators in fractions?

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Like denominators mean that the fractions have the same bottom number (denominator), which makes it easier to add or subtract them.

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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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What is 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is 3/5 + 1/5?

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3/5 + 1/5 = 4/5.

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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 5/6 - 2/6?

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5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is 7/10 - 3/10?

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7/10 - 3/10 = 4/10, which can be simplified to 2/5.

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If Tim ate 4 slices of pizza from 8, how many slices are left?

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8 - 4 = 4 slices left.

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What is 2/7 + 3/7?

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2/7 + 3/7 = 5/7.