Adding/Subtracting Fractions

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How can you find a common denominator for fractions?

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Find a common multiple for the two denominators.

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When adding fractions with like denominators, what happens to the denominators?

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The denominators stay the same.

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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 and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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