Adding and Subtracting Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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To add fractions, they must have a common denominator. If they don't, find the least common denominator (LCD) and convert the fractions before adding.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator. If not, find the LCD, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 8 and 3, which is 24.

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What is the process to find the difference between mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.