1.10 Lesson 2 Practice

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What is the process of adding or subtracting mixed numbers?

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To add or subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator if necessary, perform the addition or subtraction, and then convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple that both denominators share.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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The least common denominator is 18.

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How do you subtract a mixed number from a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a mixed number, then subtract the fractions and simplify.

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