Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators( TM)

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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 denominator of a fraction represent?

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

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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

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What is an unlike denominator?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that both denominators share.

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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What do you do after finding the least common denominator?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the least common denominator.

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When adding fractions, what do you do with the denominators?

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The denominators remain the same after finding the least common denominator.

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

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The denominators remain the same after finding the least common denominator.

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What is the rule for adding or subtracting fractions?

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You add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.