Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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 fractional part.

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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.

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What is the sum of 3/6 and 2/6?

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5/6

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What is the difference between 3/6 and 2/6?

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1/6

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What is 5/9 - 1/9?

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4/9

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What is 7/8 + 1/8?

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1 (or 8/8)