Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators

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What should you do after adding or subtracting fractions?

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Simplify the result if possible.

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

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Find a common denominator.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add unlike denominators.

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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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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/4 and 2/3?

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The LCD of 1/4 and 2/3 is 12.

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If you have 1/2 and 1/3, what is the common denominator?

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The common denominator is 6.

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What is the result of 1/4 + 2/3?

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The result is 11/12 after finding a common denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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First, find a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 5/6 - 1/3?

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The result is 1/2.

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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.