Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike Denominators

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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 two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is the formula for adding two fractions?

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The formula for adding two fractions a/b and c/d is (a*d + b*c) / (b*d).

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to make the denominators equal.

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What is the result of 1/4 + 3/8?

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The result is 5/8.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 1/5 + 5/6?

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The result is 31/30 or 1 1/30.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).