4th Grade - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is the sum of 2/10 and 3/10?

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1/2

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If Ben uses 3/12 pound of strawberries and 2/12 pound of blueberries, how many pounds of berries does he use in total?

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5/12

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How much paint did Johan make if he mixed 3 1/4 quarts of white paint, 1 2/4 quarts of blue paint, and 2 3/4 quarts of green paint?

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7 1/2 quarts

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How can 4/5 be expressed as a sum of fractions?

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2/5 + 1/5 + 1/5

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What is the sum of 1/5 and 3/5?

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4/5

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD) and why is it important in adding fractions?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, and it is important for finding a common base to add fractions.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find the least common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, and then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.