Adding/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 means combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the denominator. 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 means taking away one part from another. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. 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 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 1/2 and 1/3?

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The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3 is 6, as it is the least common multiple of 2 and 3.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you convert 1/2 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 20?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator of 1/2 by 10 to get 10/20.

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What is the result of adding 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the result of subtracting 3/8 from 5/8?

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5/8 - 3/8 = 2/8, which simplifies to 1/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 4/12 simplifies to 1/3.