Adding and Subtracting Fractions Practice

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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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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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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