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. It 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 are when two or more fractions have the same bottom number (denominator).

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What is 3/4 + 1/4?

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4/4 or 1 whole.

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

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3/5.

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What is 13/24 - 11/24?

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2/24.

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What is the difference between 7/7 and 5/7?

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2/7.

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If you have 8 slices of pizza and eat 4, how many are left?

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4 slices.

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What fraction of pizza is left if 30 out of 36 slices are eaten?

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6/36 or 1/6.

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.