Adding fractions with like denominators

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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 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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What is 4/100 + 82/100?

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86/100

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What is 3/7 + 3/7?

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6/7

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What is 4/8 + 3/8?

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7/8

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What is 7/16 + 2/16?

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9/16

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What is 7/10 + 3/10?

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1 (or 10/10)

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.