Sums of Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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How do you add two fractions with the same denominator?

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To add two fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the sum of 1/5 and 1/5?

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The sum of 1/5 and 1/5 is 2/5.

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If you have 1/2 of a sandwich and someone else has 1/2 of the same sandwich, what is the total amount of sandwich?

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The total amount of sandwich is 1/2 + 1/2 = 1.

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What is the result of adding 1/8 four times?

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The result of adding 1/8 four times is 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you find the total of several unit fractions?

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To find the total of several unit fractions, you add their numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/7 from four different people?

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The sum of 1/7 from four different people is 4/7.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the importance of a common denominator in fraction addition?

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A common denominator allows fractions to be expressed in the same terms, making it possible to add them accurately.

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Can you give an example of adding fractions with different denominators?

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For example, to add 1/4 and 1/6, find a common denominator (12), convert to 3/12 and 2/12, then add to get 5/12.