Adding Fractions

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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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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What is the first step in adding 1/3 and 1/4?

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which for 3 and 4 is 12.

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What is the simplified form of 6/22?

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The simplified form of 6/22 is 3/11.

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What do you do if the denominators are different?

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You must find a common denominator before adding the fractions.

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What is the result of adding 1/2 and 1/2?

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

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Can you add 2/5 and 3/10 directly?

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No, you cannot add them directly because they have different denominators.

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What is the next step after finding a common denominator?

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After finding a common denominator, convert the fractions and then add the numerators.