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 has 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. You need a common denominator to add them.

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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 ⅘ and ½?

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The common denominator for ⅘ and ½ is 10.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, you also need a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What does it mean to double a recipe?

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Doubling a recipe means to multiply all the ingredients by 2.

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