Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 or 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/6 + 1/6?

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2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 or 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 4/8 or 1/2.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.