Adding and Subtracting Fractions Rules!

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What is the first step of adding or subtracting two fractions?

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Checking if the denominators are the same or different.

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When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

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Denominator.

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Which of the following is NOT part of a fraction?

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Percent sign.

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Which of the following fractions is improper?

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11/7.

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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 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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more numbers.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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