Add and Subtract 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, making 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 result of 8/12 - 3/12?

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5/12

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/25?

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1/5

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What is the result of 2/8 + 3/8?

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5/8

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What is 1/12 + 5/12 simplified?

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1/2

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What is 5/24 + 3/24 simplified?

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1/3

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.