adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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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 that appears in both lists.

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What is the formula for adding two fractions with different denominators?

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(a/b) + (c/d) = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d) where b and d are the denominators.

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What is the formula for subtracting two fractions with different denominators?

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(a/b) - (c/d) = (a*d - b*c) / (b*d) where b and d are the denominators.

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What do you do after finding a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions?

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

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What is the result of 5/12 + 1/3?

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3/4

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What is the result of 1/2 - 1/4?

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1/4

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What is the result of 3/5 + 2/15?

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13/15

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What is the result of 7/8 - 1/4?

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5/8