A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is $$\frac{4}{9}$$ - $$\frac{3}{9}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{1}{9}$$ .

What is the total amount of cheese needed for a macaroni dish needing $$\frac{1}{3}$$ ounce and a broccoli casserole needing $$\frac{1}{9}$$ ounce?

The total is $$\frac{4}{9}$$ ounces.

What is the first step in adding $$\frac{1}{4}$$ and $$\frac{1}{3}$$ ?

Find a common denominator, which is 12.

What is the sum of $$\frac{3}{4}$$ and $$\frac{2}{3}$$ ?

The sum is $$\frac{17}{12}$$ or 1 $$\frac{5}{12}$$ .

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

What is the difference between adding and subtracting fractions?

Adding fractions combines parts, while subtracting fractions finds the difference between parts.

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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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