Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Learn how to add and subtract fractions, including proper, improper, and mixed numbers. Let’s get started! 🚀
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🛎️ Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
- Like fractions have the same denominator.
- Add or subtract the numerators only, keep the denominator the same, then simplify if possible.
🛎️ Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
- Unlike fractions have different denominators.
- Make the denominators the same first, then add or subtract.
🛎️ Types of Fractions
- Proper fractions: numerator is smaller than the denominator (e.g. )
- Improper fractions: numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g. )
- Mixed numbers: a whole number and a fraction together (e.g. )
🛎️ Converting Between Improper and Mixed Fractions
- Improper → Mixed: divide the numerator by the denominator.
- Mixed → Improper: multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator.
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