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 to have like denominators in fractions?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators of the fractions are the same, allowing for easy 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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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 result of adding 2/7 and 3/7?

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The result is 5/7.

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What is the result of subtracting 1/6 from 4/6?

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The result is 3/6.

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If there are 8 slices of pizza and Tim eats 4, how many slices are left?

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There are 4 slices of pizza left.

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

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The result is 3/5.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction addition problem?

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Ensure that the fractions have like denominators.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction subtraction problem?

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Ensure that the fractions have like denominators.