Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and 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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents 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 must be the same before adding or subtracting fractions?

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The denominators must be the same.

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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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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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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 fraction.