Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 the term 'denominator' mean?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator of 1/9 and 2/3?

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The least common denominator of 1/9 and 2/3 is 9.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

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The equivalent fraction of 2/4 is 1/2.

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

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The sum of 1/3 and 4/9 is 7/9.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is 2/3 + 1/2?

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2/3 + 1/2 = 7/6.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.