Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of both denominators.

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of 1/2 + 1/4?

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3/4