Add and Subtract Fractions

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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 (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top 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 number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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Similar to addition, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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