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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions. To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between the parts represented by the fractions. To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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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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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to check if the fractions have the same denominator. If not, find a common denominator.

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What is 3/4 - 1/2?

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1/4

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What is 4/5 - 1/20?

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15/20

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What is 8/9 - 5/6?

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1/18