Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

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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 add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions. You can only add fractions with the same denominator.

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What is a like fraction?

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Like fractions are fractions that have the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/8 and 2/8?

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3/8

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What is the sum of 3/8 and 2/8?

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5/8

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What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

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5/8

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 4/9?

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7/9

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What is the sum of 4/6 and 3/6?

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7/6

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking away the parts represented by the fractions. You can only subtract fractions with the same denominator.

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What is the difference between 15/16 and 12/16?

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3/16