4.3A/4.3B/4.3E STAAR Add and Subtract Fractions

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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 it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the denominator.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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

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

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 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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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.