Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the sum of 1/5 and 4/15?

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3/15

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How do you subtract mixed numbers like 3 1/4 - 1 4/5?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then subtract.

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What is the first step in adding fractions like 4/5 + 1/2?

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Find a common denominator.

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What is the result of adding 2 1/4 and 3 2/12?

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5 5/12

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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.

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How do you simplify the fraction 3/15?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3, resulting in 1/5.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the result of 4 19/24 - 2 1/3?

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Convert to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and subtract.

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How do you convert 1 4/5 to an improper fraction?

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Multiply 1 by 5 (denominator) and add 4 (numerator) to get 9/5.