Action Fractions!

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators are required to add and subtract fractions.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/7 and 3/6?

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The least common denominator of 1/7 and 3/6 is 42.

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The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

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The number on the bottom of a fraction is called the denominator.

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What do you need to find before adding fractions with different denominators?

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You need to find a common denominator before adding fractions with different denominators.

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If Jocelyn ran 1/3 mile on Wednesday and 1/2 mile on Thursday, how much farther did she run on Thursday?

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Jocelyn ran 1/6 mile farther on Thursday than Wednesday.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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To convert fractions to have a common denominator, find the least common multiple of the denominators and adjust the numerators accordingly.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.