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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 2/4?

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3/4

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference of 5/6 and 2/6?

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3/6 or 1/2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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If you have 3/10 of a pizza and you eat 2/10 more, how much pizza do you have now?

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5/10 or 1/2 of the pizza.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of 7/8 - 3/8?

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4/8 or 1/2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D