Adding and Subtracting 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 parts of a whole. To add fractions, they must have the same denominator or a common denominator.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking away a part from a whole. Like addition, the fractions must have the same denominator or a common denominator.

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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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that they share.

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What is the sum of 3/20 and 3/4?

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9/10

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What is the difference between 11/12 and 1/8?

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19/24

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What is the difference between 5/8 and 9/16?

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1/16

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If Dylan had a whole cupcake and ate 1/4 of it, how much is left?

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3/4

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.