Adding Fractions

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

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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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.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of 3/5 and 3/10?

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The least common denominator of 5 and 10 is 10.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 3/10?

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9/10

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator, then add the numerators.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 4/9?

Back

7/9

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How do you convert 1/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 8?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/8.

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

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7/8

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What is the sum of 1/9 and 2/27?

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5/27

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

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7/6