Adding fractions with 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, a/b + c/b = (a+c)/b.

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What is a like denominator?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

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

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The sum of 4/6 and 2/6 is 6/6, which simplifies to 1.

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What is the sum of 2/12 and 3/12?

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The sum of 2/12 and 3/12 is 5/12.

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

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The sum of 4/9 and 2/9 is 6/9, which can be simplified to 2/3.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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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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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly. You must first find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.