Adding and Subtracting Fractions (like denominators)s)

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 add fractions with like denominators?

Back

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

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

Back

3/5

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 2/9?

Back

5/9

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What is the result of 4/4 - 1/4?

Back

3/4

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?

Back

The denominator is 4.

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If you have 5/9 of a pizza and eat 2/9, how much is left?

Back

3/9 or 1/3 of the pizza.

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

Back

1 (or 2/2).

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.