add subtract fractions like denominators with representations

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference of 3/5 and 1/5?

Back

3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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

Back

2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.

Front

What is the difference of 5/6 and 2/6?

Back

5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is 4/8 simplified?

Back

4/8 simplifies to 1/2.