Add and Subtract 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 is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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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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What is 2/9 + 4/9?

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6/9

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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 8/12 - 3/12?

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5/12

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the shaded area fraction if 3 out of 12 parts are shaded?

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3/12

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Which fraction is larger: 2/9 or 4/9?

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4/9 is larger than 2/9.