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 to have like denominators?

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Like denominators mean that the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions are the same, making it easier to add or subtract them.

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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 (top numbers).

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What is 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5?

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3/5

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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 difference of 6/8 and 4/8?

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2/8

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If Tim had 10/12 of a green streamer and used 5/12, how much is left?

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5/12

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numbers are different.

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Which is equivalent to 4/6?

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1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6

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What is 6/12 - 3/12?

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3/12