Adding Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly. You must first find a common denominator.

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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 adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

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

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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