Add 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 have like denominators?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions are the same.

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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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1/4 + 2/4 = ?

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3/4

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2/5 + 1/5 = ?

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3/5

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2/8 + 3/8 = ?

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5/8

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13/25 + 10/25 = ?

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23/25

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12/17 + 2/17 = ?

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14/17

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.