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Explain how to add fractions with the same denominator. Use

3/8 + 2/8 as an example. Use the words numerator and
denominator in your response.

User Mpho
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Explanation:

To add fractions with the same demonator for example 3/8 + 2/8 you would add 3 +2 = 5 The numerator would be 5 and the demonator would stay the same. You would get an answer of 5/8

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Answer:

Explanation:


(3)/(8)+(2)/(8)=(3+2)/(8)\\\\=(5)/(8)

If two fractions have same denominator, add the numerator and write the common denominator.

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