Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or compared.

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

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that they share.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 5/6?

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To add 1/3 and 5/6, convert 1/3 to 2/6. Then, 2/6 + 5/6 = 7/6 or 1 1/6.

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

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

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What is the sum of 2/9 and 2/9?

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2/9 + 2/9 = 4/9.

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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).

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What is the sum of 1/2 + 3/5 + 9/10 in lowest terms?

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The sum is 2.

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What is the result of 2/3 + 2/3?

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2/3 + 2/3 = 4/3 or 1 1/3.