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?

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Like denominators are when two or more fractions have the same bottom number (denominator).

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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 lowest terms of a fraction?

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Lowest terms of a fraction means it is simplified to its smallest possible numerator and denominator.

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What is 9/10 - 3/10 in lowest terms?

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3/5

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What is 2/12 + 3/12 in lowest terms?

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5/12

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If there are 36 slices of pizza and 30 are eaten, what fraction is left?

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6/36 or 1/6

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What is 9/12 + 3/12 in lowest terms?

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1

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What is 18/24 - 10/24 in lowest terms?

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1/3