Adding 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 in fractions?

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Like denominators mean that the fractions have the same bottom number, 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 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2, which equals 1.

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What is 5/10 + 2/10?

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5/10 + 2/10 = 7/10.

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What is 40/77 + 30/77?

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40/77 + 30/77 = 70/77.

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What is 50/101 + 50/101?

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50/101 + 50/101 = 100/101.

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What is 13/17 + 3/17?

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13/17 + 3/17 = 16/17.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.