Add and Subtract 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 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 2/6 and 1/6?

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3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the sum of 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5?

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3/5.

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If Allie ate 2/10 of a pizza and her friends ate 7/10, what fraction of the pizza was eaten in all?

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9/10.

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What is the total weight of 5/8 pound of red grapes and 2/8 pound of green grapes?

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7/8 pound.

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What is the result of adding two sixths and one sixth?

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3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.