Adding Like Denominators

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What are like denominators?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

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

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

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What is the sum of 3/8 and 2/8?

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

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What is the sum of 5/12 and 3/12?

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5/12 + 3/12 = 8/12, which simplifies to 2/3.

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What is the sum of 2/5 and 1/5?

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2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5.

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What is the sum of 4/10 and 3/10?

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4/10 + 3/10 = 7/10.

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What is the sum of 1/6 and 2/6?

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1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 7/12 and 2/12?

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7/12 + 2/12 = 9/12, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/3?

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