Adding Fractions

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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 it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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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, used to add or subtract them.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/6 and 1/12?

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The least common multiple of 6 and 12 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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What is the sum of 1/6 and 1/12?

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1/6 + 1/12 = 1/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator, then add the numerators.

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What is the sum of 7/18 and 1/3?

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7/18 + 1/3 = 13/18.

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What is the sum of 1/8 and 11/16?

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1/8 + 11/16 = 13/16.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/9?

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1/3 + 1/9 = 4/9.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 9/20?

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1/2 + 9/20 = 19/20.