Fractions
FractionsFractions are used to represent parts of whole quantities. The denominator of a fraction (the bottom) shows the number of equal parts in the whole. The numerator of a fraction (the top) shows the number of parts being talked about or being used.…
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting FractionsTo ADD and/or SUBTRACT ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS: In order to add or subtract (or “combine”), algebraic fractions, a common denominator is needed. (This is the same process you use when adding and subtracting “regular number fra…