Add and Subtract Fractions with Models (Unlike denominators)

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are when the bottom numbers of two or more fractions are different, making it necessary to find a common denominator to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/6?

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The least common denominator (LCD) for 1/3 and 1/6 is 6.

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Convert 1/3 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 6.

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1/3 = 2/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you add 1/4 and 1/2?

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Convert 1/2 to 2/4, then add: 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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First, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Solve: 3/6 - 1/6.

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3/6 - 1/6 = 2/6, which simplifies to 1/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of adding 1/6 and 1/3?

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Convert 1/3 to 2/6, then add: 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you convert 5/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12?

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5/6 = 10/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1