Adding & 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, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the NUMERATOR of a fraction?

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

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What is the DENOMINATOR of a fraction?

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

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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 2/9 + 7/9?

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2/9 + 7/9 = 9/9 = 1 (whole).

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What is 5/8 - 3/8?

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5/8 - 3/8 = 2/8 = 1/4.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2 of the pizza is left.

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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 by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.