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, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 6?

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The least common multiple of 5 and 6 is 30.

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What must you do before adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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You must convert the fractions to have a common denominator.

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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If you have the fractions 2/6 and 1/2, what is their common denominator?

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The common denominator is 6.

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How do you convert 1/2 to have a denominator of 6?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/2 by 3 to get 3/6.

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What is the sum of 2/6 and 3/6?

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The sum is 5/6.

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In the context of fractions, what does 'adding fractions' mean?

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Adding fractions means combining the values of two or more fractions into a single fraction.

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What is the result of 5/9 + 1/6?

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The result is 13/18 gallons.