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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What does it mean for fractions to have like denominators?

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Fractions have like denominators when they share the same denominator, allowing for direct addition or subtraction of their numerators.

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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 the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step in simplifying a fraction is to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of 18/24 - 10/24 in lowest terms?

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The result is 8/24, which simplifies to 1/3.

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What is the sum of 2/7 and 3/7?

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The sum of 2/7 and 3/7 is 5/7.

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

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The result is 5/12.

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What is the difference of 13/24 - 11/24?

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The difference is 2/24, which simplifies to 1/12.