Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 a mixed number?

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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

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How do you subtract a fraction from a mixed number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, find a common denominator, and then subtract.

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