Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction that the numerator is bigger than the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

2/4 or 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3?

Back

2/3.

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What is 3/5 + 1/5?

Back

4/5.

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What is 2/7 + 3/7?

Back

5/7.

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What is 1/2 + 1/4?

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3/4.