Adding/Subtracting Fractions

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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Denominator

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What do you call a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator?

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Improper Fraction

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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7 1/2

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4 1/4

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