Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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How do you add two fractions with like denominators?

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Add the numerators and keep the like denominators.

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 4/12?

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1/3

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Kayla has 3/9 of a pizza and Lille gave her 2/9 of a pizza. How much pizza does Kayla have now?

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5/9

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What is the sum of 2/8 + 4/8?

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6/8

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12 in lowest terms?

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5/12

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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 and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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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.

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What is an example of adding fractions with like denominators?

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1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.