Adding and Subtracting 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have out of the total parts indicated by the denominator.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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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What is the result of 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the result of 3/5 - 1/5?

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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the result of 2 1/3 + 1 1/3?

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2 1/3 + 1 1/3 = 3 2/3.

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What is the result of 5 2/6 - 2 1/6?

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5 2/6 - 2 1/6 = 3 1/6.