Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the 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 they have in common.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 10?

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The LCM of 4 and 10 is 20.

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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 least common denominator.

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What is the result of 3/4 - 2/10?

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The result is 11/20.

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What is the result of 5/10 + 8/5?

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The result is 2 1/10.

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/10?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2, resulting in 4/5.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 10?

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The GCF of 8 and 10 is 2.

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When adding or subtracting fractions, what must you do after finding a common denominator?

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Adjust the numerators accordingly and then perform the addition or subtraction.

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What is the result of 8/10 - 1/5?

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The result is 3/5.