Adding Fractions Like Denominators

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What is the process for adding fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 3/9 + 4/9 = (3+4)/9 = 7/9.

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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 (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/9?

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To simplify 6/9, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. Thus, 6/9 = 2/3.

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

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The result of adding 2/12 and 3/12 is (2+3)/12 = 5/12.

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What is the result of adding 4/9 and 2/9?

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The result of adding 4/9 and 2/9 is (4+2)/9 = 6/9.

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What is the result of subtracting 1/5 from 4/5?

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The result of subtracting 1/5 from 4/5 is (4-1)/5 = 3/5.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.