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, which makes 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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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 sum of 2/3 and 1/3?

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2/3 + 1/3 = 3/3 = 1.

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What is the result of 3/9 + 2/9?

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3/9 + 2/9 = 5/9.

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If you have 1 1/4 cups of flour and 1 2/4 cups of sugar, how much do you have in total?

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1 1/4 + 1 2/4 = 2 3/4 cups.

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What is 2/7 + 3/7?

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2/7 + 3/7 = 5/7.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

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3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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

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