Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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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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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 fractions?

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The first step in subtracting fractions is to find a common denominator.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the result of 3/4 - 1/2?

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1/4

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What is the result of 7/8 - 7/12?

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7/24

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What is the result of 3/5 + 3/10?

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9/10

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What is the result of 7/10 + 2/5?

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1 1/10