Fractions adding and subtracting with models

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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If you have 1/4 + 1/4, what is the sum?

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The sum is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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If you have 3/5 - 1/5, what is the difference?

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The difference is 2/5.

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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 new numerator.

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What is 3/3 equal to?

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3/3 is equal to 1, which means the whole is complete.