Solving Equations with Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process to solve an equation with fractions?

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To solve an equation with fractions, eliminate the fractions by multiplying both sides by the least common denominator (LCD).

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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