Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

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Find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of the fractions being added or subtracted.

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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 have in common.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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When adding fractions, what must you do to the numerators after finding a common denominator?

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You add the numerators together.

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What happens to the denominator when adding fractions with a common denominator?

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The denominator remains the same.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you must first convert them to have a common denominator.

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What is an example of adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12 after finding a common denominator.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.