Adding and Subtracting Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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, making it necessary to find a common denominator to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 1/3 + 1/5?

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1/3 + 1/5 = 8/15.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 2/5 - 1/10?

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2/5 - 1/10 = 3/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is 2 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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2 1/2 = 5/2.