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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to have like denominators in fractions?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators of the fractions are the same, allowing for easy addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 = 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of adding 2/12 + 3/12?

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2/12 + 3/12 = 5/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 4/6 + 2/6?

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4/6 + 2/6 = 6/6 = 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the first step in adding fractions with like denominators?

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Identify that the denominators are the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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If you have 3/8 + 1/8, what is the result?

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3/8 + 1/8 = 4/8 = 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What happens to the denominator when adding fractions with like denominators?

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The denominator remains unchanged.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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Can you simplify the result of 5/12?

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5/12 is already in its simplest form.