Add/Subtract Fractions Practice Flashcard

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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 (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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Ensure the fractions have a common denominator.

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What is the difference between adding and subtracting fractions?

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Adding fractions combines parts, while subtracting fractions finds the difference between parts.

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True or False: You can add fractions by simply adding the numerators and denominators.

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False. You must find a common denominator first.

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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.