Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is the process for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 2/5 + 1/5 = (2+1)/5 = 3/5.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 4/7 - 2/7 = (4-2)/7 = 2/7.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a multiple of both denominators.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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What is the process for converting fractions to have a common denominator?

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To convert fractions to have a common denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to reach the common denominator.

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What is the result of 2/8 + 3/8?

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2/8 + 3/8 = (2+3)/8 = 5/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 6/8 can be simplified to 3/4.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12 in lowest terms?

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2/12 + 3/12 = (2+3)/12 = 5/12.

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What is the importance of finding the lowest terms for a fraction?

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Finding the lowest terms for a fraction makes it easier to understand and compare with other fractions.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.