Addition of like fractions can be done by $—$ their numerators .

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Like fractions : The fraction whose denominators are same are called like fractions .
So we add the like fractions by adding the numerator and keeping the denominator same .
Example : Add $\frac{2}{7}$ and $\frac{4}{7}$
$\frac{2}{7} + \frac{4}{7} = \frac{2 + 4}{7} = \frac{6}{7}$

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Addition of like fractions can be done by —their numerators .

Like fractions : The fraction whose denominators are same are called like fractions .So we add the like fractions by adding the numerator and keeping the denominator same .Example : Add 27 and 47 27+47=2+47=67

Addition of like fractions can be done by $—$ their numerators .

Like fractions : The fraction whose denominators are same are called like fractions .
So we add the like fractions by adding the numerator and keeping the denominator same .
Example : Add $\frac{2}{7}$ and $\frac{4}{7}$
$\frac{2}{7} + \frac{4}{7} = \frac{2 + 4}{7} = \frac{6}{7}$