Adding Fractions

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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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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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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, allowing them to be added together.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is the least common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3 is 6.

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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 the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

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The sum of 1/4 + 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/6?

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The sum of 1/3 + 1/6 is 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/5 + 1/5?

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The sum of 2/5 + 1/5 is 3/5.

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What is the sum of 3/8 + 1/4?

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The sum of 3/8 + 1/4 is 5/8.