A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is the sum of $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{12} + \frac{3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}$$ .

What is the difference between $$\frac{5}{9}$$ and $$\frac{3}{9}$$ ?

$$\frac{5}{9} - \frac{3}{9} = \frac{2}{9}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

What is the sum of $$\frac{7}{5}$$ and $$\frac{3}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{7}{5} + \frac{3}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2$$ .

What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

What is the result of $$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{4}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with. It involves reducing the fraction to its lowest terms.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining two or more fractions to find a total. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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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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The least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 4 is 12. So, the common denominator is 12.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions involves finding the difference between two fractions. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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