Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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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).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining parts of a whole. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking one part away from another. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/3.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that 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.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 2/3?

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1/3 + 2/3 = 3/3 = 1.

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 4/9?

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3/9 + 4/9 = 7/9.

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If Kyleigh ate 1/5 of a cookie, how much is left?

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If she ate 1/5, then 4/5 of the cookie is left.