Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is a denominator?

Back

The number below the bar of a fraction.

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What is the process of adding fractions with like denominators?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with like denominators?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 4/6 - 1/6?

Back

3/6

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What is the result of 38/50 + 7/50?

Back

45/50

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What is the result of 7/7 - 5/7?

Back

2/7

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What is the result of 5/10 + 1/10?

Back

6/10

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How do you simplify the fraction 3/6?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3 to get 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 45/50?

Back

9/10 (by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5).

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What is the importance of having like denominators when adding or subtracting fractions?

Back

It allows for direct addition or subtraction of the numerators.