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 1/8 and 11/16?

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The least common denominator for 1/8 and 11/16 is 16.

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

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The sum is 13/16.

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How do you add 3/20 and 3/4?

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Convert 3/4 to 15/20, then add: 3/20 + 15/20 = 18/20, which simplifies to 9/10.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 3/10?

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The sum is 9/10.

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How do you add 1/6 and 1/12?

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Convert 1/6 to 2/12, then add: 2/12 + 1/12 = 3/12, which simplifies to 1/4.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/8?

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The sum is 5/8.

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.