Add & Subtract Fractions (Like)

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining parts of the same whole. To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking away parts from a whole. To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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What is the rule for subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions. It helps in adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators.

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How do you find the least common denominator?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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