Fractions - Addition and Subtraction

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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). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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What does it mean to add fractions with the same denominator?

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When adding fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, to add 1/3 and 1/4, the common denominator is 12: (1/3 = 4/12) + (1/4 = 3/12) = 7/12.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators. For example, to subtract 1/2 from 3/4, the common denominator is 4: (3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4).

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What is the result of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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3/8.

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What is the missing fraction in the equation 1 - ______ = 3/4?

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1/4.

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What is the result of 5/10 - 3/10?

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2/10.

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What fraction do you need to add to 2/12 to make 1?

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10/12.

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What is the result of 2/5 + 3/5?

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1.