Add and Subtract Unlike Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves finding a common denominator and then combining the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3 is 6, so the common denominator is 6.

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

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions also requires a common denominator, after which you subtract the numerators.

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What is the difference between 6/7 and 2/3?

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How do you convert 2/8 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 4?

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

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What is the difference between 8/9 and 1/3?

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