Adding Fractions with the same Denominator

Fractions consist of two numbers. The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is called the denominator.

      numerator  
    denominator

To add two fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and place that sum over the common denominator.


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Adding Fractions

Do not simplify

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