Fractions Review - Adding and Subtracting

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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The least common denominator is 24.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.