Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the meaning of 'denominator' in a fraction?

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The total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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What is the result of subtracting 5/6 from 1?

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1/6

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When do you add or subtract the numerators?

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After you rename the fractions using the common denominator and equivalent fractions.

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What is the result of subtracting 3/5 from 2/3?

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1/15

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After finding the common denominator and renaming the fractions with equivalent fractions, when adding or subtracting mixed numbers what do you do?

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Add or subtract the fractions first BEFORE the whole numbers.

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What is a fraction?

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A way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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By identifying the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.