Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a multiple of both denominators.

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What do you do after finding a common denominator?

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After finding a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, then add or subtract the numerators.

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What is an improper fraction?

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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What is a mixed number?

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