Adding & Subtracting Fractions

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then add the numerators while keeping the common denominator.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator.

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/4 is 1/2.

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If you have 3/5 of a cake and eat 1/5, how much cake do you have left?

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You have 2/5 of the cake left.

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What is the result of 2/3 + 1/6?

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The result is 5/6 after finding a common denominator and adding the fractions.

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What is the result of 5/8 - 1/4?

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The result is 3/8 after converting 1/4 to 2/8 and subtracting.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.