1. Fractions With Like Denominators Lesson 4-2

2. Terminology Like decimals, fractions represent parts of numbers. A fraction is usually a number that is between 0 and 1. Numerator - number on top Denominator - number on bottom

4. Examples 1 5 + 2 5 = 3 5 This answer cannot be reduced any further.

5. 9 14 5 14 = 4 14 The GCF of 4 and 14 is 2, so we divide by 2 to reduce. ÷ 2 = 2 7

6. 8 9 + 3 9 = 11 9 This is an improper fraction (the top is bigger than the bottom), so we want to change it to a mixed number. To do this, divide the bottom into the top. 9 11 1 9 2 Answer: 1 2 9

7. Try Some 7 12 5 12 = 4 7 + 1 7 = 8 15 + 12 15 = 1 6 5 7 1 1 3

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