Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction (where the numerator is larger than the denominator) to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, and then add the numerators.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. It is used to simplify fractions.

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