Adding Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is the first step to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

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?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the process for adding mixed numbers?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, add the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the result of adding 1/4 and 1/2?

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3/4 (after finding a common denominator of 4).

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How do you handle adding fractions when the result is an improper fraction?

Back

Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.

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What is the sum of 2/3 and 1/6?

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5/6 (after finding a common denominator of 6).