Adding 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does the term 'denominator' mean in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators without finding a common denominator first.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step to add fractions with like denominators?

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Keep the denominators the same.

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What do you do with the numerators when adding fractions with like denominators?

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You add the numerators together.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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