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 direct addition or subtraction of the numerators.

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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 7/7 - 5/7?

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The result is 2/7.

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What is the simplified form of 3/6?

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The simplified form of 3/6 is 1/2.

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

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The sum is 5/12.

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What is the sum of 5/10 and 1/10?

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The sum is 6/10.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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Ensure that the fractions have like denominators.

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What happens if the fractions have different denominators?

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You must find a common denominator before adding or subtracting the fractions.