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 fractions have the same bottom number, making it easier to add or subtract them.

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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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What is 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 = 1.

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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 4/5 - 1/5?

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4/5 - 1/5 = 3/5.

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What is 13/24 - 11/24?

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13/24 - 11/24 = 2/24.

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What is 15/16 - 12/16?

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15/16 - 12/16 = 3/16.

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If Quinton has 1/3 of 30 cards, how many cards does he have?

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Quinton has 10 cards.

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If Quinton has 1/3 of the cards, what fraction does Julian have?

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Julian has 2/3 of the cards.