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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions. To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator and add the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between the parts represented by the fractions. To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator and subtract the numerators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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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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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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If you have 1/4 + 1/4, what is the sum?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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If you have 3/5 - 1/5, what is the difference?

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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is the result of 2/3 + 1/3?

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2/3 + 1/3 = 3/3, which simplifies to 1.

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If Tabitha bought 2/3 pound of ham and used 1/3 pound, how much is left?

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2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3 pound of ham left.