Add like Fractions

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What are like fractions?

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Fractions that have the same denominator.

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How do you add like fractions?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/2

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What is the sum of 2/6 and 1/6?

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1/2 (after simplifying).

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What is 5/8 + 3/8?

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1 (or 8/8).

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What is 3/9 + 4/9?

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7/9.

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What is 2/12 + 3/12?

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5/12.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its simplest form where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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If you have 1/3 and 1/6, what is the sum?

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1/2 (after finding the LCD and adding).