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Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators Fractions with the same denominators are called like fractions.

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1 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

2 Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators Fractions with the same denominators are called like fractions. When you add and subtract like fractions, the denominator names units being added or subtracted.

3 How to add like fractions To add fractions with the same denominators You must 1st add the numerators. Next, use the same denominator in the sum. Lastly, simplify if needed. 2/5 + 1/5= 3/5

4 How to subtract like fractions To subtract like fractions with the same denominators subtract the numerators. Use the same denominators in the difference. Example: 3 fifths minus 1 fifth equal= 2 fifths 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5

5 Adding and subtracting fraction Games Island Fractions-Island Fractions- Add and subtract fractions to get to fraction island Action Fraction- Race to the finish line to get there first but, don’t get any fractions wrong you just might loose control of your car.Action Fraction-

6 Hope you had fun learning about adding and subtracting fractions. By: Julia Failla


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