Add Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. 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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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add. Example: 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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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.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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Identify if the fractions have the same denominator or find a common denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 + 2/5?

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9/10.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12?

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5/12.

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What is the sum of 1/6 + 1/2?

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4/6.