Mathematics ACT Aspire Practice Test

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What do you do with the numerators when adding like fractions?

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same
Add the numerators and multiply the denominators
Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same
Set the numerator to the larger fraction

The correct answer is: Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same

When adding like fractions, the correct process is to add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same. This is because like fractions have the same denominator, which means they represent parts of the same whole. Therefore, to combine the fractions, you simply need to combine the parts (numerators) while the whole (denominator) remains unchanged. For example, if you have 2/5 and 3/5, both fractions have the denominator of 5. You add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5, and then write it over the unchanged denominator: 5/5, which simplifies to 1. This method ensures that you accurately represent the total amount when combining fractions that refer to the same size of the whole. Hence, the correct choice emphasizes adding the numerators and maintaining the denominator.