Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) for two fractions?

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List the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the formula for adding fractions with unlike 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 fractions with unlike 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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When adding fractions, what do you do with the numerators?

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You add the numerators together after finding a common denominator.

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When subtracting fractions, what do you do with the numerators?

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You subtract the second numerator from the first after finding a common denominator.

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What is an example of a common denominator for the fractions 1/2 and 1/3?

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The common denominator is 6.

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If you have the fractions 5/9 and 1/6, what is their common denominator?

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The common denominator is 18.

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What is the result of adding 5/9 and 1/6?

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The result is 13/18.

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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 reach the common denominator.