Word problems: adding/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). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It 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 in a fraction. It represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How can 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.