Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves finding a common denominator and then combining 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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.

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

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The first step is to find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions.

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