Adding and subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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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 in 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 in 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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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that can be used as a denominator for two or more fractions, making them easier to add or subtract.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/5 and 5/6?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (5 and 6) is 30, which can be used as a common denominator.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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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 make the denominators the same.

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What is the result of 8/9 - 5/6?

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1/18.

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If Andrew ran 1/3 of a mile and swam 5/6 of a mile, how much farther did he swim than run?

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1/2 of a mile.