Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

Back

The sum is 5/8.

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What do you need to add or subtract fractions?

Back

You need common denominators.

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What is 1/4 + 2/4?

Back

The sum is 3/4.

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What is 4/6 - 1/6?

Back

The result is 3/6.

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What is 38/50 + 7/50?

Back

The sum is 45/50.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

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

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

You subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Ensure that the fractions have a common denominator.