Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Word Problems(E/D))

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of the fractions being added or subtracted.

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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What is the process to solve a word problem involving fractions?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the fractions involved. 3. Determine if you need to add or subtract. 4. Solve the problem.

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If Mrs. Melina puts away 3 books in the non-fiction section out of 12 total books, what fraction of the books is non-fiction?

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