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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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 straightforward addition or subtraction.

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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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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

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The sum is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/5 + 1/5?

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The sum is 3/5.

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What is the sum of 3/8 + 2/8?

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The sum is 5/8.

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What is the sum of 4/9 + 2/9?

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The sum is 6/9, which simplifies to 2/3.

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

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

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, and it is often required in mathematical expressions.

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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.