Adding and Subtracting Fractions (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 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 is the first step in adding fractions?

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Ensure the denominators are the same. If they are, you can proceed to add the numerators.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Ensure the denominators are the same. If they are, you can proceed to subtract the numerators.

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

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2/5.

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What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

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5/8.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

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2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/2?

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1.

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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 other than 1.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 2/3?

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1.