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 the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is an unlike denominator?

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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 add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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.

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What is the first step in adding ⅘ + ½?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 10?

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The equivalent fraction is 5/10.

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What is the sum of 5/9 and 1/6?

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The sum is 13/18.

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