Unit 4: Add & Subtract Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves finding a common denominator and then combining the numerators.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/3 and 4/6?

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How do you add the fractions 2/3 and 1/2?

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the result of 9 + 4 1/3?

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The result is 13 1/3.

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What is subtraction of fractions?

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Subtracting fractions involves finding a common denominator and then subtracting the numerators.

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