Adding/ 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?

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Like denominators mean that the bottom numbers of the fractions are the same.

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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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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 1/7 + 3/7?

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4/7

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What is 5/8 - 2/8?

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3/8

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If you have 2/6 of a pizza and you eat 1/6 more, how much do you have now?

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3/6 or 1/2 of the pizza.

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What is 4/10 + 3/10?

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7/10

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What is 6/9 - 2/9?

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4/9

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If Tim has 3/5 of a chocolate bar and gives away 1/5, how much does he have left?

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2/5 of the chocolate bar.