Adding and Subtracting Fractions with like denominators

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 add fractions with like denominators?

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Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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If you have 2/8 and add 3/8, what do you get?

Back

2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.

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What is the result of 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2, which simplifies to 1.

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How do you convert 2/4 to a simpler form?

Back

2/4 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/8 + 4/8?

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2/8 + 4/8 = 6/8, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 3/5?

Back

The denominator in the fraction 3/5 is 5.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 7/10?

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The numerator in the fraction 7/10 is 7.

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If you have 1 1/4 and add 1 2/4, what is the total?

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1 1/4 + 1 2/4 = 2 3/4.