Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators

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What is the first step when adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add unlike denominators directly.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more 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 they share.

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If you have the fractions 1/4 and 1/6, what is their least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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What do you do after finding a common denominator?

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

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a new denominator?

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Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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If you have 1/4 and convert it to a fraction with a denominator of 12, what is the new fraction?

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The new fraction is 3/12.

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What is the process to add two fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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When adding 1/8 and 5/9, what is the first step?

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Find a common denominator before adding.