add fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions?

Back

Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions to find a total. This often requires a common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is a common denominator?

Back

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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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/4?

Back

The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/4 is 4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you create an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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To create an equivalent fraction for 1/2, you can multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/2 = 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the result of 8/9 - 1/3?

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8/9 - 1/3 = 5/9.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the sum of 5/8 and 1/4?

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5/8 + 1/4 = 7/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2