Like Fractions - Definition and Examples

Like fractions, also called similar fractions, are fractions that have the same denominator. 

For example, the fractions 1/8 and 5/8 are like fractions.

The denominator of 1/8 is 8 and the denominator of 5/8 is 8.

More examples of like fractions

• 1/2 and 3/2

• 5/12 and 9/12

• 2/4 and 3/4

• 1/5 and 2/5

• 2/7 and 3/7