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. It 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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What is 1/6 + 3/6?

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4/6

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What is 3/4 + 1/4?

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4/4 or 1 whole.

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What is 2/7 + 3/7?

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5/7

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numbers are different.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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What is the sum of 1/2 + 1/2?

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1 whole or 2/2.

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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.