Compare, Add, Subtract Fractions TEKS 4.3(d) and 4.3(E)

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger value is greater.

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between the parts represented by the fractions. Similar to addition, if the fractions have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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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 becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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