Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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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 have unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are when the denominators of two or more fractions are different.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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

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The first step is to find the least common denominator (LCD).

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What is the second step after finding the LCD?

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The second step is to convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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When adding fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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What is the process to subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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1. Find the LCD. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the LCD as the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.