Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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Ensure that the denominators are the same.

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What do you do if the denominators of two fractions are different?

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Find a common denominator before adding or subtracting.

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

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1 1/2 or 6/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 3/4.

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What is 1/8 + 5/8?

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6/8 or 3/4.

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What is the sum of 2/6 + 2/6 in simplest form?

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2/3.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.