Add/Subtract Fractions Word Problems

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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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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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Ensure both fractions have a common denominator before subtracting the numerators.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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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 factor (GCF).

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What does it mean to find the difference between two fractions?

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Finding the difference means subtracting one fraction from another.

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If Jordan ate 8/12 of a pizza and Michael ate 1/3, who ate more?

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Jordan ate more pizza by 4/12.