Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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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, allowing them to be added together.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 9/20?

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The least common denominator (LCD) for 2 and 20 is 20.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 9/20?

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19/20.

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

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Find a common denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/8 and 11/16?

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13/16.

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How do you convert 1/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

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1/3 = 4/12.

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What is the sum of 5/12 and 1/3?

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3/4.

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What is the sum of 3/20 and 3/4?

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9/10.