Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators

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When you have an improper fraction, what do you do to make it a mixed number?

Back

Divide

Front

What is a numerator?

Back

Top number in a fraction

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What is a denominator?

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Bottom number in a fraction

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

Back

Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number.

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

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Find a common denominator.

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What do you do after finding a common denominator?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.