Adding and Subtracting 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 for fractions to have like denominators?

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Fractions have like denominators when they share the same denominator, allowing for direct addition or subtraction of their numerators.

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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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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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

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What is the result of 4/6 - 1/6?

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3/6.

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What is the result of 5/10 + 1/10?

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6/10.

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What is the result of 7/7 - 5/7?

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2/7.

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What is the result of 2/8 + 3/8?

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5/8.

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What is the result of 36/40 - 24/40?

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12/40.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).