Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions and Mixed Number

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What is a like fraction?

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Fractions that have the same denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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How do you add like fractions?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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How do you subtract like fractions?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What do you do after adding or subtracting fractions?

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If the result is an improper fraction, convert it back to a mixed number.

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What is the sum of 3 2/3 and 4 2/3?

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8 1/3