chapter 7 adding and subtracting fractions/mixed numbers

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What is a fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step in subtracting fractions is to find a common denominator.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Place this result over the original 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, used to add or subtract them.