Adding Fractions

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What is the sum of ½ + ½?

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The sum of ½ + ½ is 2/2, which simplifies to 1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What is 5/12 + 5/12?

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5/12 + 5/12 equals 10/12, which simplifies to 5/6.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12?

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The sum of 2/12 + 3/12 is 5/12.

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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 the result of adding 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 equals 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step in adding fractions is to determine if the denominators are the same or different.

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If you have 3/8 + 1/8, what is the sum?

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3/8 + 1/8 equals 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/6?

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To add 1/3 + 1/6, find a common denominator (6), convert 1/3 to 2/6, and then add: 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.