Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with unlike denominators directly; you must first convert them to have a common denominator.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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When adding fractions, what do you do with the denominators?

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You keep the common denominator the same and only add the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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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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How do you create equivalent fractions?

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You can create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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First, find a common denominator, then convert the fractions, and finally subtract the numerators.