Add and Subtract 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 add fractions with like denominators?

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Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 2/4?

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3/4

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of 3/5 - 1/5?

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2/5

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What is 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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What is the sum of 2/8 + 3/8?

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5/8

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

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Subtracting fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 7/10 - 2/10?

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5/10 or 1/2 when simplified.

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What is the sum of 5/6 + 1/6?

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6/6 or 1.