Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or compared.

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How do you find a common denominator for 5/6 and 1/4?

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The common denominator for 5/6 and 1/4 is 12.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators without first finding a common denominator.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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The sum is 1.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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The result is 1.