Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Common Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to have a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted easily.

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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 over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the mixed number for 30/4?

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7 1/2

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How do you add fractions with common denominators?

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Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the sum of 3/9 and 2/9?

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5/9

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How do you subtract fractions with common denominators?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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If Brad ate 3/4 of his Kit-Kat bar, how much is left?

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1/4 of the Kit-Kat bar.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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Convert the mixed number 4 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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13/3