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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions involves taking away the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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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 (LCD) is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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1/3 + 1/6 = 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/5 and 1/5?

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2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCD, then add the numerators.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

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1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.