Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

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What does it mean to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find a common denominator before adding 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 together.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 2/5?

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1/3 + 2/5 = 5/15 + 6/15 = 11/15.

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How do you convert 2/6 to a simpler form?

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2/6 simplifies to 1/3 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the sum of 2/12 and 2/6?

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2/12 + 2/6 = 2/12 + 4/12 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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

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3/8 + 1/4 = 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8.