Adding/ 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. It 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 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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What is 5/10 + 1/10?

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6/10

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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 7/7 - 5/7?

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2/7

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If Tim ate 4 slices of pizza from 8 slices, how many slices are left?

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4 slices are left.

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Kayla had 1/6 of the cake and Jim had 3/6 of the cake. How much cake did they take in total?

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4/6 of the cake.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.