Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is the sum of \( \frac{5}{9} + \frac{3}{9} \)?

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The sum is \( \frac{8}{9} \).

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

To subtract fractions with like denominators, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is \( \frac{6}{13} - \frac{4}{13} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{2}{13} \).

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What is the sum of \( \frac{7}{12} + \frac{8}{12} \)?

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The sum is \( \frac{15}{12} \) or \( 1 \frac{1}{4} \).

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What is a like denominator in fractions?

Back

Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

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

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The first step is to add the numerators together.

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

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The first step is to subtract the numerators.

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If you have \( \frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c} \), what is the result?

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The result is \( \frac{a + b}{c} \).

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If you have \( \frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} \), what is the result?

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The result is \( \frac{a - b}{c} \).

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

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The denominator remains the same.