Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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

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

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What is the formula for adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then add the numerators.

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What is the formula for subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then subtract the numerators.

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If you have the fractions 1/3 and 1/4, what is their least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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What is the result of adding 1/3 and 1/4?

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The result is 7/12.

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What is the result of subtracting 1/5 from 8/15?

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The result is 1/3.

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When adding fractions, what do you do with the denominators?

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You keep the common denominator and add the numerators.

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When subtracting fractions, what do you do with the denominators?

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You keep the common denominator and subtract the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though it may have different numerators and denominators.