Adding/Subtracting Fractions (Like and Unlike Denominators)

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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When adding fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What is the sum of 1/12 + 3/12 + 5/12?

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9/12

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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What is the common denominator of 2/3 and 7/12?

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The common denominator is 12.

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What is 2/3 + 7/12?

Back

15/12

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What is the sum of 2/4 + 2/4?

Back

4/4

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What does it mean when a fraction equals 1?

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A fraction equals 1 when the numerator and denominator are the same.

Front

What is 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

Back

1

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What is the sum of 4/8 + 1/3?

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5/6