Adding Fractions

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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Identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of 5/12 + 5/12?

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10/12, which can be simplified to 5/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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To break it down into a sum of fractions with the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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If you have 3/6 + 2/6, what is the sum?

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5/6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the simplified form of 10/12?

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5/6

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How can visual models help in adding fractions?

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They provide a concrete representation of the fractions being added.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions after addition?

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It makes the fraction easier to understand and work with.