Operations With 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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for fractions to have like denominators?

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Fractions have like denominators when they share the same bottom number (denominator), making 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. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What is the sum of 2/6 and 3/6?

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The sum is 5/6.

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If you have 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3, what is the result?

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The result is 1.

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

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The total is 5/8.

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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. For example, 5/8 - 2/8 = (5-2)/8 = 3/8.

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What is 5/10 + 2/10?

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The sum is 7/10.

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What fraction of a pizza has toppings if 2/6 is mushrooms and 3/6 is olives?

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The fraction with toppings is 5/6.

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What is the meaning of 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.