Add/Subtract Fraction Word Problems LIKE Denominators

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

Back

When adding fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

When subtracting fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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If Sally picked 1/11 of a bucket of limes and Nancy picked 4/11 of a bucket, how do you find the total?

Back

Add the fractions: 1/11 + 4/11 = 5/11.

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What is the result of 7/8 - 5/8?

Back

The result is 2/8, which can be simplified to 1/4.

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How do you find out how much more time Tim needs to practice if he has already practiced 2/7 of an hour?

Back

Subtract the amount practiced from the total time: 4/7 - 2/7 = 2/7.

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What is the remaining fraction of a crossword Mike has to finish if he has completed 1/13?

Back

Subtract the completed fraction from the total: 4/13 - 1/13 = 3/13.

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If Mike planted 2/5 rows of carrots and 2/5 rows of onions, how do you find the total rows planted?

Back

Add the fractions: 2/5 + 2/5 = 4/5.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2: 2/8 = 1/4.