Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. If the denominators are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It can be found by listing the multiples of each denominator and identifying the smallest one.

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 5/8?

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The sum is 6/8 or 3/4.

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What is 15/16 - 12/16?

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The result is 3/16.

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What is the sum of 11/12 and 1/6?

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The total is 1 1/12.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.