Adding Fractions

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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 add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/4 and 1/6?

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The LCD is 12.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to reach the LCD.

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What is the sum of 1/2 + 1/4?

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The sum is 3/4.

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What is the sum of 5/8 + 5/8?

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The sum is 10/8, which can be simplified to 1 1/4.

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What is the sum of 2/3 + 1/2?

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The sum is 7/6.

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What is the sum of 3/4 + 2/8?

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The sum is 1.

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What is the sum of 8/10 + 3/5?

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The sum is 1 4/10.