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12-10.

Describe how you add and subtract fractions that have a common denominator.  

To add or subtract fractions with a common denominator, add or subtract the numerators.

For part (b), you must first find a common denominator.

  1. Add or subtract the fractions below. Draw a diagram to show that your answer is correct.

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  2. What if you are given two fractions to add or subtract and the denominators are not the same? Add the fractions below and check your result on your calculator.