Adding and Subtracting Fractions with 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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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 fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting 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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What is the common denominator for 1/4 and 3/16?

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The common denominator is 16.

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What is the common denominator for 5/8 and 3/6?

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The common denominator is 24.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to make the denominators the same.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 8/15 - 1/5?

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1/3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is 4/9 - 1/12?

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13/36.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is 3/7 + 6/14?

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6/7.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2