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 a fraction?

Back

A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, represented by two numbers separated by a slash.

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 2/8 + 3/8?

Back

5/8

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

Back

45/50

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 5/10 + 1/10?

Back

6/10

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What is 36/40 - 24/40?

Back

12/40

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What is the simplest form of 12/40?

Back

3/10

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What does it mean for fractions to have like denominators?

Back

Fractions that have the same denominator.