Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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 equal.

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What is the process for adding fractions?

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1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C