Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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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 does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions involves taking away the parts represented by the second fraction from the first. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is often the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

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3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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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 fractional part.

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What is 2/8 + 3/8?

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2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.

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What is 5/9 + 2/9?

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5/9 + 2/9 = 7/9.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/12?

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6/12 simplifies to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6.