Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Like denominators mean that the bottom numbers of the fractions are the same, which makes it easier to add or subtract them.

To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, $$\frac{3}{5} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{4}{5}$$ .

To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, $$\frac{5}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$$ .

$$\frac{5}{7}$$ .

$$\frac{4}{12}$$ , which can be simplified to $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

$$\frac{2}{11}$$ .

$$\frac{6}{6}$$ , which simplifies to 1.

Identify that the denominators are the same, then add the numerators.

Identify that the denominators are the same, then subtract the numerators.