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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 shows 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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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the sum of 3/8 and 4/8?

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The sum is 7/8.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the difference when you subtract 1/4 from 1 whole?

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The difference is 3/4.

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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 1/3 of a garden if the garden is divided into 9 equal parts?

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1/3 of the garden is 3/9.

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If Sarah plants 1/3 of the garden, what fraction is left for other vegetables?

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2/3 or 6/9 of the garden is left.