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What is the process for finding the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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To find the LCD, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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1. Find the LCD of the denominators. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the LCD as the new denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

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What is the formula for adding two fractions?

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To add two fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the result of adding 3/4 and 3/8?

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The result is 9/8 or 1 1/8 after finding the LCD and adding.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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1. Add the whole numbers. 2. Add the fractions. 3. If necessary, convert the sum of the fractions to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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How do you simplify the fraction 11/10?

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11/10 is already in simplest form, but it can be expressed as a mixed number: 1 1/10.