Subtracting and Adding Fractions (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 it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

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Subtracting fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 7/3 - 4/3?

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3/3, which is equal to 1 whole.

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If Cadence needs 12 colored pencils and has 4, how many more does she need in fraction form?

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8/12, which represents the additional pencils needed.

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What is 3/4 + 2/4?

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1 and 1/4.

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What is 2/12 + 3/12?

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5/12.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 5/12?

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5.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 5/12?

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12.

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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By dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, it simplifies to 2/3.