Adding and Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates 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 in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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 2 1/4.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, subtract the whole numbers and the fractions separately, then combine the results.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers together.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/5 with a denominator of 15?

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The equivalent fraction of 1/5 with a denominator of 15 is 3/15.

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What is 3 1/4 - 1 4/5?

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3 1/4 - 1 4/5 = 1 17/20.

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If Tim has 5/6 feet of board and painted 2/18 feet, how much is left to paint?

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5/6 - 2/18 = 13/18 feet left to paint.