adding and subtracting 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 consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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The first step is to add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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

Back

The first step is to subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 5/8 + 2/8?

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7/8

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What is the result of 6/9 when simplified?

Back

2/3

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What is the result of 10/50 when simplified?

Back

1/5

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What is the result of 15/20 when simplified?

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3/4

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What is the result of 7/21 when simplified?

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1/3

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4, how much is left?

Back

1/2 of the pizza.