Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is the sum of five-eighths and two-thirds?

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1 7/24

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Casey bought 3/8 pound of plums and 5/12 pound of bananas. How many pounds of fruit did he buy?

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19/24 pound

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Cooper spent 1 4/6 hours on math and 1 1/3 hours on science homework. How much time did Cooper study in all?

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3 hours

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The numerator, in a fraction is...

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The number of parts being considered

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction with the numerator larger than the denominator

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

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Find a common denominator.

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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 and add the numerator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its simplest form.