Adding & Subtracting Fractions

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators

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What is the least common denominator for 6/7 and 1/2?

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14

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Add 3/4 + 1/2

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1 1/4

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Is this a correct answer? 5/6 + 1/3 = 1/2

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No, you cannot add unlike denominators

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What is the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 2/3 + 1/2?

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6

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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

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The LCD is found by determining the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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

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Find a common denominator.