Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is the sum of 3/9 + 4/9?

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7/9

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is 3 1/4 + 4 2/4?

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7 3/4

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, you find a common denominator, then subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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If Kyleigh ate 1/5 of a cookie, how much is left for Noelle?

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4/5 of the cookie.

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What is the sum of 4 1/3 + 2 1/3?

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6 2/3

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What is the sum of 6 2/5 + 4 1/5?

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10 3/5

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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, used to add or subtract them.