Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators. For example, 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, such as 9/4.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction. For example, 9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions before adding.

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What is the sum of 8/9 + 4/9?

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12/9 or 1 and 1/3 after converting to a mixed number.

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What is the sum of 2/3 + 2/3?

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4/3 or 1 and 1/3 after reducing.

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How do you write 5/8 using unit fractions?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.