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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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2/6 + 4/6 =

1 or 6/6

3/4 - 2/4 =

1/4

4/8 - 2/8 =

1/4

Which pair of fractions are LIKE fractions? (have the same denominators) 1/8 & 2/6 OR 2/5 & 4/5

2/5 & 4/5

Write the fraction as a sum of unit fractions: 5/7

1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7

2/5 + 2/5 =

4/5

1/8 + 5/8 =

3/4 or 6/8

2/6 + 1/6 =

1/2 or 3/6

7/10 - 4/10 =

3/10

3/4 - 1/4 =

1/2

10/12 - 6/12 =

1/3

Which number is the numerator? 5/8

Elizabeth has 7/10 of a dollar. If she spends 4/10 of the dollar, what fraction of a dollar will she have left?

3/10 of a dollar

A game uses tokens. 2/6 of the tokens are blue and 3/6 of the tokens are gold. What fraction of the tokens are either blue or gold?

5/6 of the tokens

A glass has 6/8 cup of water. If James pours out 3/8 of the water out, how much water will be left?

3/8 of the water will be left

Which number is the denominator? 5/8