Adding and subtracting mixed numbers

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What do I need to find when the denominators are not the same?

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common denominator

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When adding or subtracting fractions, what do I add or subtract?

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numerators

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What do I NEVER add or subtract when working with fractions?

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denominators

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What should I do after adding or subtracting fractions?

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simplify

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What is a mixed number?

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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 is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).