Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators( TM)

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What do you do with the numerators when adding fractions?

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You add the numerators together after converting to a common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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What do you do with the denominators when adding fractions?

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You keep the common denominator the same after finding it.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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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 without finding a common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2