LCM and Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by each of the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the LCM of 15 and 2?

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30

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What is the LCM of 5 and 20?

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20

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What is the LCM of 6 and 8?

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24

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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 to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Adding fractions with unlike denominators means you must first find a common denominator before you can combine the fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the common denominator of 1/3 and 8/9?

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The common denominator is 9.

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What is 8/9 - 1/3?

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5/9