Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Simplified

When adding and subtracting fractions, what needs to be the same?

• the numerator

• the denominator

• nothing

• everything

When adding fractions with like denominators, the denominators....

• stay the same

• are added together

Solve and simplify to lowest terms

• A

• B

• C

• D

Solve and simplify to lowest terms

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

What is 3/4 + 1/4 = ?

Mathematical Equivalence

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When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

• Numerator

• Denominator

Choose the BEST answer! (Simplify!)

2/12 + 3/12 = ?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 1/4

Choose the BEST answer! (Simplify!)

13/14 - 11/14 = ?

• 1/7

• 2/14

• 24/14

• 1 and 10/14