Add and Subtract fractions and Mixed numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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What is the first step when adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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When adding or subtracting fractions, what must be the same?

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The denominators must be the same.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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