Adding and Subtracting Fractions (like denominators)s)

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

Back

Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

Front

Solve: 4/15 + 5/15

Back

9/15

Front

What is the result of 2/5 + 1/5 + 1/5?

Back

4/5

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

Back

5/5

Front

How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

Front

Solve: 3/4 - 1/4

Back

2/4 or 1/2

Front

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

Back

1 (or 2/2)

Front

What is the difference between 3/8 and 1/8?

Back

2/8 or 1/4