Add and Subtract Fractions

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What is the process to add 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, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the process to subtract 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, then subtract the numerators and keep the common 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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number above the fraction line that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number below the fraction line 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 greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.

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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 get the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.