Checkpoint #8: Adding/Subtract Fractions (like denominators)

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

What is the sum of 3/9 and 2/9?

Back

5/9

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If Kayla has 1/6 of a cake and Jim has 3/6, how much do they have together?

Back

4/6 of the cake.

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

Keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

Front

What is 1/2 + 1/2?

Back

1 (or 2/2).

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What is the sum of 5/10 and 1/10?

Back

6/10.

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If there are 8 slices of pizza and Tim eats 4, how many slices are left?

Back

4 slices of pizza are left.

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What is a numerator?

Back

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

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What is a denominator?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.