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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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining two or more fractions to find a total. To add fractions, they must have a common denominator.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions involves finding the difference between two fractions. Like addition, they must have a common 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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of the fractions involved.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is the result of 1/2 + 1/4?

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3/4

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What is the result of 3/5 - 1/5?

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2/5

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What is the result of 2/3 + 1/6?

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5/6

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What is the result of 5/8 - 1/4?

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3/8