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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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What must you have to add or subtract fractions?

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You must have common denominators to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to reach the common denominator.

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