A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, $$\frac{4}{8}$$ can be simplified to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

How do you find a common denominator?

To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are adding or subtracting.

What is the shaded area in a fraction representation?

The shaded area in a fraction representation shows the part of the whole that is being considered or counted. For example, if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded, it represents $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

If Ben has $$\frac{2}{4}$$ loaf of bread and needs $$\frac{1}{4}$$ more, how much will he have in total?

He will have $$\frac{3}{4}$$ loaf of bread.

What is $$\frac{10}{24} + \frac{6}{24}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{16}{24}$$ .

What fraction of a circle is shaded if $$\frac{1}{5}$$ is shaded?

The shaded fraction is $$\frac{1}{5}$$ .

What is the first step in adding fractions?

The first step is to check if the fractions have the same denominator. If they do, you can add them directly; if not, find a common denominator.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Flashcards

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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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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, if they have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What is the importance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into. It determines the size of each part.

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