5/3 Adding 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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What does it mean to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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It means to combine fractions that have different bottom numbers (denominators) by finding a common denominator.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 4 and 3 is 12. You can convert 1/4 to 3/12 and 1/3 to 4/12.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/3?

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1/4 + 1/3 = 7/12.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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Convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 10. What is it?

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1/2 = 5/10.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 8/10?

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1/2 + 8/10 = 1 and 3/10.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/4?

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2/4 can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 5/10 and 2/4?

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5/10 + 2/4 = 1.

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What is the process to add 7/10 and 2/4?

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Convert 2/4 to 5/10, then add: 7/10 + 5/10 = 12/10 or 1 and 2/10.