Adding 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 a common denominator for two fractions?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you add 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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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.

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Convert 1/2 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 6.

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1/2 = 3/6.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 1/10?

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3/5 + 1/10 = 6/10 + 1/10 = 7/10.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).