Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Decimals

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True or False: You need to find a common denominator BEFORE adding or subtracting two fractions with different original denominators.

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True

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The last step in an addition or subtraction problem that involves fractions is to...

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simplify

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The first step in an addition or subtraction problem with fractions is....

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Find a common denominator

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Same sign, _________ and keep

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add

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Which of these is equivalent to 9/12? 1/2, 3/4, 2/3, 5/6

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3/4

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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.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Find a common denominator.

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When adding fractions with the same denominator, what do you do?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms.