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Lesson 14: Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
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Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
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Add fractions with common denominators

CCSS.Math: 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.3a
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Problem

Add.
start fraction, 6, divided by, 8, end fraction, plus, start fraction, 7, divided by, 8, end fraction, equals
  • Your answer should be
  • a proper fraction, like 1, slash, 2 or 6, slash, 10
  • an improper fraction, like 10, slash, 7 or 14, slash, 8
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
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