Add and Subtract Like Fractions

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What are like fractions?

Back

Fractions that have the same denominator.

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How do you add like fractions?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 3/20 and 7/20?

Back

1/1 or 1.

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What is the result of 3/12 + 1/12?

Back

4/12 or 1/3 after simplification.

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What is the result of 2/9 + 4/9?

Back

6/9 or 2/3 after simplification.

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

Back

5/5 or 1.

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What is the result of 1/18 + 5/18?

Back

6/18 or 1/3 after simplification.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the first step in adding like fractions?

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Ensure the fractions have the same denominator.

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What is the result of 15/12 - 11/12?

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4/12 or 1/3 after simplification.