A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

If you have $$\frac{7}{8}$$ of a jug full and pour out $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of it, how do you find the remaining amount?

Calculate $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of $$\frac{7}{8}$$ and subtract that from $$\frac{7}{8}$$ .

What is the first step in adding $$\frac{1}{4}$$ and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

Find the least common denominator, which is 4.

What is the first step in subtracting $$\frac{3}{4}$$ from $$\frac{5}{6}$$ ?

Find the least common denominator, which is 12.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that both denominators can divide into without a remainder.

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find the least common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then add the numerators.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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Find the least common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then subtract the numerators.

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