Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Front

4/6 - 1/6 = ?

Back

3/6

Front

36/40 - 24/40 = ?

Back

12/40

Front

What is a denominator?

Back

The number below the bar of a fraction.

Front

To add or subtract fractions you must have:

Back

Common denominators.

Front

5/10 + 1/10 = ?

Back

6/10

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A part of a whole, represented as a/b where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

What do you call the top number in a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

If two fractions have the same denominator, what can you do?

Back

You can add or subtract them directly.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions with like denominators?

Back

Add the numerators.

Front

What is the result of 2/5 + 3/5?

Back

5/5 or 1.