Adding and Subtracting Unlike Denominators

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What is the definition of unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators in fractions that are not the same.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 1/4 and 1/3 is 12.

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the sum of 2/3 and 1/6?

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5/6

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 4/7 and 1/7?

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3/7

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between 4/9 and 1/3?

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1/9

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 3/5 and 1/10?

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1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/3?

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7/12

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to convert 1/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 4/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1