Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Number line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions. To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between the parts represented by the fractions. To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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 find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12. So, the common denominator is 12.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is the equation for adding 1/4 and 1/6?

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1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12.

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What is the equation for subtracting 3/5 from 4/5?

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4/5 - 3/5 = 1/5.

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How do you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions can be represented on a number line by marking equal parts between whole numbers according to the denominator.

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What does 2/8 + 3/8 equal?

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2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.