Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator.

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The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (3 and 8) is 24. So, the common denominator is 24.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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Find a common denominator, which is 12.

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