Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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Add: 1/4 + 1/6

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The answer is 5/12.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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The mixed number is 2 1/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.