Adding and Subtracting 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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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.

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CCSS.4.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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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator, then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in subtracting 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.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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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What is an example of adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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Example: 1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is an example of subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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Example: 3/4 - 1/6 = 9/12 - 2/12 = 7/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2