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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 9/11 - 2/11?

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7/11

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 3/8 + 2/8 + 1/8?

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6/8

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 3 1/4.

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How do you add a mixed number and a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then add the fractions.

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If you ran 3 1/4 laps and walked 4 2/4 laps, how many laps did you go altogether?

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7 3/4 laps