Add and Subtract Fractions and 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 the same denominator?

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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 mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions before performing the subtraction.

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

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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1. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. 2. If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract.

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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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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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 greatest common factor (GCF)?

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