Adding 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 the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What are like denominators?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with unlike denominators without first finding a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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