Adding and 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 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 direct addition or subtraction of the numerators.

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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 process for subtracting 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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of adding 1/8 and 5/8?

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The result is 6/8, which can be simplified to 3/4.

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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 and 2/6?

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The sum is 6/6, which simplifies to 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is 2/8 + 3/8?

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The sum is 5/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of subtracting 12/16 from 15/16?

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The result is 3/16.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the sum of 2/12 and 3/12?

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The sum is 5/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D