Adding and subtracting fractions 5th grade test

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What is a fraction?

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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 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 subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 denominator is the fraction.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.