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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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What is the result of 3 sixths – 2 sixths?

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1 sixth.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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What is the result of 10/8 as a mixed number?

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1 2/8 or 1 1/4.

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What is the result of 7/8 + 1/8?

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1 (or 8/8).