Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Front

To add or subtract fractions you must have

Back

Common denominators.

Front

What is a denominator?

Back

The number below the bar of a fraction.

Front

36/40 - 24/40 = ?

Back

12/40.

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4/6 - 1/6 = ?

Back

3/6.

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5/10 + 1/10 = ?

Back

6/10.

Front

What do you call the top number in a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions with like denominators?

Back

Add the numerators.

Front

What is the first step in subtracting fractions with like denominators?

Back

Subtract the numerators.

Front

If you have 2/5 + 1/5, what do you do with the denominators?

Back

Keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

2/4 or 1/2.