Add and Subtract Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves finding a common denominator and then combining 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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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is an improper fraction?

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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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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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