Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining parts of a whole. To add fractions, they must have the same denominator.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking one part away from another. Like addition, the fractions must have the same denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3 is 6. You can convert 1/2 to 3/6 and 1/3 to 2/6.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you reduce a fraction to its simplest form?

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To reduce a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/4?

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The sum of 1/4 and 3/4 is 1 (or 4/4).

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What is the difference between 3/5 and 1/5?

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The difference between 3/5 and 1/5 is 2/5.

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What is the sum of 1/8 and 5/8?

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The sum of 1/8 and 5/8 is 6/8, which can be simplified to 3/4.