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 and 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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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers and then subtract the fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the result of 3/5 - 2/5?

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1/5

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What is the result of 2 1/4 + 3 1/4?

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5 1/2