Fractions with same denominators are called like fractions. Like fractions can be added and subtracted very easily. Simply add or subtract the numerators to get the resultant numerator and write the result over the common denominator which would be same as that of the two fractions. If needed the final fraction can be reduced to equivalent fraction.
Look at the examples below:
As we know 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, the final answer can written in simplified form also if needed.
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