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 involves combining the numerators over a common denominator. If the denominators are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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.