Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a multiple of both denominators.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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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, used to add or subtract them.