Adding and Subtracting Fractions with same Denominator

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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 a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is the sum of 2/9 + 1/9?

Back

3/9

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What is the sum of 4/6 + 9/6?

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13/6

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What is the sum of 4/10 + 12/10?

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16/10

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What is the difference of 7/12 - 3/12?

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4/12

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What is the difference of 11/5 - 6/5?

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5/5

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What is the simplest form of 4/12?

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1/3