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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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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List the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that is common to both.

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What is the formula for adding two fractions?

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If a/b and c/d are two fractions, then a/b + c/d = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d).

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What do you do after finding a common denominator when adding fractions?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.

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What is the result of adding two fractions if the numerators are the same?

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The result will be the sum of the numerators over the common denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction after adding?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 7/14?

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1, because 7/14 simplifies to 1/2, making the sum 1/2 + 1/2 = 1.

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What is the mixed number form of 23/21?

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1 2/21.