Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Word Problems(W/S)

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the sum of 3/4 and 1/8?

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The sum is 7/8.