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 bottom numbers of two or more fractions are different.

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

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To find the LCD, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/7 and 3/6?

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42

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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Solve: ½ + ⅖

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9/10

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions.

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Solve: 8/9 - 1/3

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5/9

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What do you do with the numerators when adding fractions?

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You add the numerators of the equivalent fractions.

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What do you do with the denominators when adding fractions?

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You keep the common denominator after finding the least common denominator.