Adding and Subtracting Unlike 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 for fractions to be 'like' or 'unlike'?

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Like fractions have the same denominator, while unlike fractions have different denominators.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting unlike fractions?

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

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

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5/8

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What is 5/6 - 1/3?

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1/2

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/12?

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4/12 simplifies to 1/3.

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What is 8/15 - 1/5?

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7/15.

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What do you need to do before adding or subtracting fractions?

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You need to have common denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

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The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.