Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is a denominator?

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The number below the bar of a fraction.

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To add or subtract fractions you must have

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Common denominators.

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What do you call fractions that have the same denominator?

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Like fractions.

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

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Add the numerators.

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What is the second step after adding the numerators in fraction addition?

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Keep the denominator the same.

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What happens to the denominator when you add fractions with like denominators?

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The denominator remains the same.