Add/Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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A _________ is written as a whole number and a fraction.

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mixed number

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When adding or subtracting fractions, I NEVER add or subtract the...

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denominators

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When the denominators are not the same, I must find a...

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common denominator

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What is the best common denominator for the fractions \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{1}{5}\)?

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10

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Demarco walked \(1 \frac{1}{5}\) miles on Tuesday and \(\frac{7}{10}\) miles on Wednesday. How much farther did he walk on Tuesday than on Wednesday?

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\(\frac{1}{2}\) or \(\frac{5}{10}\)

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To add \(\frac{1}{3}\) and \(\frac{1}{4}\), what must I find first?

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a common denominator

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What is the common denominator of \(\frac{2}{5}\) and \(\frac{1}{3}\)?

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15

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If I have \(\frac{3}{8}\) and \(\frac{1}{2}\), what is the first step to add them?

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Find a common denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.