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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What is the sum of 1/4 + 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 3/5 + 1/5?

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3/5 + 1/5 = 4/5.

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

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

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What is the sum of 5/12 + 4/12?

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5/12 + 4/12 = 9/12, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the sum of 6/10 + 2/10?

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6/10 + 2/10 = 8/10, which simplifies to 4/5.

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What is the sum of 7/15 + 5/15?

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7/15 + 5/15 = 12/15, which simplifies to 4/5.

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

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