Adding and Subtracting Fractions - 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 denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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How do you find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) for two fractions?

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To find the LCD, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that they have in common.

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

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Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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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 formula for adding fractions?

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(a/b) + (c/d) = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d) where a/b and c/d are the fractions.

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What is the formula for subtracting fractions?

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(a/b) - (c/d) = (a*d - b*c) / (b*d) where a/b and c/d are the fractions.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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List the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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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.