Adding and Subtracting Like Denominator Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 we have.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

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To subtract fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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If you have 2/5 and add 3/5, what is the result?

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The result is 5/5 or 1.

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If you have 4/7 and subtract 2/7, what is the result?

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The result is 2/7.

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What is the fraction bar?

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The fraction bar is the line that separates the numerator and the denominator in a fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.