Add & Subtract Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.