Add Unlike Fractions Word Problems

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What is an unlike fraction?

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Unlike fractions are fractions that have different denominators.

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How do you add unlike fractions?

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To add unlike fractions, 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.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving unlike fractions?

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Identify the fractions involved and determine their denominators.

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The common denominator is 12.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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