Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators Word Probs

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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 have like denominators in fractions?

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Like denominators mean that the fractions have the same bottom number, making it easier to add or subtract them.

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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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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 the sum of 1/6 + 1/6 + 2/6?

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The sum is 4/6.

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If Michael ate 3/5 of the cookies and his brother ate 2/5, how much did they eat together?

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They ate 5/5 of the cookies.

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What is 3/8 + 4/8?

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The sum is 7/8.

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If Diego needs 3/4 cup of sugar and has 1/4 cup, how much more does he need?

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He needs 2/4 cup more.

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Who ate more: Jane with 3/8 or John with 5/8?

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John ate more, specifically 2/8 more than Jane.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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Ensure the fractions have like denominators.