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 it mean to have like denominators?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions are the same.

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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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What is ¹/₈ + ⁵/₈?

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⁶/₈.

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What is 2/8 + 3/8?

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5/8.

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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 2/3 - 1/3?

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1/3.

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What is ¹⁵/₁₆ - ¹²/₁₆?

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³/₁₆.

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What is 2/7 + 3/7?

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5/7.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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