Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) for two fractions?

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List the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the formula for adding two fractions?

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To add two fractions, a/b + c/d = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d).

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What is the formula for subtracting two fractions?

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To subtract two fractions, a/b - c/d = (a*d - b*c) / (b*d).

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 20 and 4?

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The GCD of 20 and 4 is 4.

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What is the mixed number representation of 10/3?

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10/3 can be expressed as 3 1/3.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the result of 1/9 + 2/27?

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The result is 5/27.

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What is the result of 1/3 - 1/8?

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The result is 5/24.