Adding and Subtracting Fractions Practice

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What is a fraction?

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with the same 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 the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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