Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Front

What do you need to add or subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number.

Front

What is 2/12 + 3/12?

Back

5/12.

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What is 3/9 + 4/9?

Back

7/9.

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If you have 5/8 and you add 2/8, what do you get?

Back

7/8.

Front

What happens to the denominator when adding fractions with like denominators?

Back

It stays the same.

Front

What is 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

2/4 or 1/2.

Front

What is 5/10 - 2/10?

Back

3/10.

Front

If you have 7/12 and you subtract 2/12, what do you get?

Back

5/12.