Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What does GCF stand for?

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Greatest Common Factor.

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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 find the common denominator for 2/7 and 1/4?

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The common denominator for 2/7 and 1/4 is 28.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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What is 3/4 + 1/2?

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1 1/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 6, to get 1/2.

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

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2/12.

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What is the process of adding fractions?

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Convert to a common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions?

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Convert to a common denominator, subtract the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.