Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is the process of 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 that common denominator, and then add the numerators while keeping the common denominator.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that common denominator, and then subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator.

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of adding 1/8 and 5/8?

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The result is 6/8, which can be simplified to 3/4.

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

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The result is 1, or 4/4.

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the fractions involved and what is being asked.

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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means identifying a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.