5.3K Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Decimal Mix

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part, such as 0.5 or 2.75.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/2?

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1/4 + 1/2 = 3/4.

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How do you add a whole number and a fraction?

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To add a whole number and a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator and then add.

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What is 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 can be written as 1/2.

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How do you subtract a decimal from a whole number?

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To subtract a decimal from a whole number, align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the combined distance of 13 1/4 feet, 15.5 feet, and 16 feet?

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The combined distance is 44.75 feet.