Adding and Subtracting Fractions Practice

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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, such as 3/2.

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The least common denominator is 24.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 2/3.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.