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 shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added together.

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How do you find a common denominator for 3/5 and 3/10?

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The least common multiple of 5 and 10 is 10, so the common denominator is 10.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 3/10?

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9/10.

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

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Find a common denominator.

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How do you convert 1/3 to have a denominator of 18?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 6 to get 6/18.

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What is the sum of 7/18 and 1/3?

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13/18.

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How do you add 1/2 and 9/20?

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Convert 1/2 to 10/20, then add: 10/20 + 9/20 = 19/20.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 9/20?

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19/20.