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 fractions?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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If Power had 8 cups of sugar and used 5 3/4 cups, how do you find out how much is left?

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Subtract 5 3/4 from 8 to find the remaining sugar.

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What is 3/6 simplified?

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3/6 simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you combine fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to have a common denominator before adding.

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What is the sum of 1/8 and 1/4?

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1/8 + 1/4 = 1/8 + 2/8 = 3/8.

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How much is left if Felix drank 1/12 of a gallon from 3/4 of a gallon?

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3/4 - 1/12 = 2/3 of a gallon left.

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What is the total amount of pie left if you have 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 of different pies?

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1/8 + 1/4 + 1/2 = 7/8 of pie left.