Adding & Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To 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.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step in subtracting fractions is to ensure they have a common denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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What is the process for subtracting mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then subtract.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM of two numbers, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest common multiple.