Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What must be the same before you add or subtract fractions?

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Denominator

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Solve: 4 3/12 - 3 8/12

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7/12

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Solve: 2 2/6 + 6 4/6

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9

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Solve: 2 5/7 + 3 6/7

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6 4/7

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Solve: 8 3/5 - 4/5

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7 4/5

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What do you do if the denominators are different when adding or subtracting fractions?

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You must find a common denominator before adding or subtracting.

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What is a mixed number?

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