Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/4?

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The sum is 3/4.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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The difference is 1/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.50

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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How do you subtract decimals?

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Align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the total of 1/3, 0.25, and 1/6?

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The total is 3/4.