Adding/Subtracting Fractions & Decimals

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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Find a common denominator.

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the result of 7.9 - 3.47?

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4.43

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What is the result of 5.57 - 1.8?

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3.77

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What is the result of 3.075 + 0.357?

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3.432

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How do you find the difference in cost between two items?

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Subtract the cost of the cheaper item from the cost of the more expensive item.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the result of 2/3 + 1/6?

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5/6 (Find a common denominator, which is 6, then add the numerators.)

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What is the result of 1/4 - 1/8?

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1/8 (Find a common denominator, which is 8, then subtract the numerators.)

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What is the definition of a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.