Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the term for the number on top of the fraction bar?

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Numerator

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What is the term for the number under the fraction bar?

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Denominator

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What is the first step to add or subtract unlike fractions?

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Find a common denominator

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What is the result of ¹/₅ + ⁴/₁₅?

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⁷/₁₅

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What is the result of ⁴/₅ - ¹/₁₀?

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⁷/₁₀

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more numbers have in common.