Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 4/9?

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7/9

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is 4/6 + 2/6?

Back

1

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How do you convert 15/6 to a mixed number?

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2 3/6

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 3 5/8?

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29/8

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.