Adding, Subtracting, Comparing, and Ordering Fractions and Mixed

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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 is a mixed number?

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

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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 process for adding fractions with like denominators?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What is the process for adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same if the fractions have like denominators. For unlike denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to order fractions?

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Ordering fractions means arranging them from least to greatest or vice versa.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 1 1/2 = (1*2 + 1)/2 = 3/2.

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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 add mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.