Adding and Subtracting 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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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 in a whole.

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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 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 or 1/2.

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What is 3/5 - 1/5?

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

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What is 2/8 + 3/8?

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2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.

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What is 5/10 - 2/10?

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5/10 - 2/10 = 3/10.

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What do you need to add or subtract fractions?

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You need common denominators to add or subtract fractions.