Adding 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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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining the parts represented by the fractions to find a total.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly. You must first find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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What is 1/4 + 1/6?

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1/4 + 1/6 = 5/12 after finding a common denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 4/8.

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What is 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2, which is equal to 1.

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What is the result of 2/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 + 5/12?

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2/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 + 5/12 = 12/12.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator if the fractions have different denominators.