Adding Fractions - 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 the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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When adding fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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Solve: 3/10 + 4/10 = ?

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7/10

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Solve: 2/5 + 1/5 = ?

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3/5

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Solve: 5/12 + 4/12 = ?

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9/12 or 3/4 after simplification.

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Solve: 1/8 + 3/8 = ?

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4/8 or 1/2 after simplification.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with like denominators?

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Identify that the denominators are the same.

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If you have 2/7 + 3/7, what is the result?

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5/7