Fraction Operation Addition/Subtraction

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used in fraction addition?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators is used to find a common denominator when adding fractions. It is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by each denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 3/5?

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The sum of 1/2 and 3/5 is 1 and 1/10.

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What is the result of adding 5/7 and 1/2?

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The result of adding 5/7 and 1/2 is 1 and 3/14.

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/16?

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The fraction 15/16 is already in its simplest form because the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the sum of 6/16 and 9/16?

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The sum of 6/16 and 9/16 is 15/16.

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How do you add the fractions 2/3 and 5/8?

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To add 2/3 and 5/8, find a common denominator (24), convert to equivalent fractions (16/24 and 15/24), then add to get 31/24 or 1 and 7/24.

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What is the result of adding 3/10 and 1/4?

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The result of adding 3/10 and 1/4 is 11/20.