Flashcard Adding Unlike Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 \frac{1}{2}.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fractions have different denominators, find a common denominator.

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What is a fraction?

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the process to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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1. Find the least common denominator (LCD). 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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