Adding Fractions

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for the fractions 3/5 and 3/10?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 10 is 10, so the common denominator is 10.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 3/10?

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9/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to add the fractions 5/12 and 1/3?

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Convert 1/3 to 4/12 to have a common denominator, then add: 5/12 + 4/12 = 9/12, which simplifies to 3/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/9?

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4/9.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you add the fractions 1/4 and 3/8?

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Convert 1/4 to 2/8 to have a common denominator, then add: 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 3/20 and 3/4?

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9/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the numerator in the fraction 3/5?

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3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in the fraction 3/5?

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5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B