Adding/Subtracting with LIKE Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 are when two or more fractions have the same bottom number (denominator).

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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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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 result of 9/12 + 4/12?

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1 and 1/12.

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What is the result of 13/14 - 11/14?

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1/7.

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What should you do at the end of a fraction addition or subtraction problem?

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Simplify the result if possible.

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What is the result of 3/9 + 4/9?

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7/9.

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What is the result of 15/20 + 3/20?

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9/10.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.