adding fractions with common denominator

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What is the first step in adding fractions with a common denominator?

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Ensure that both fractions have the same denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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You can find a common denominator by identifying the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.

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What do you do with the numerators when adding fractions with a common denominator?

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Add the numerators together while keeping the common denominator the same.

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What is the formula for adding two fractions with a common denominator?

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If a/b and c/b are two fractions, their sum is (a+c)/b.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you must first convert them to have a common denominator.

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What happens to the value of a fraction if you multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number?

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The value of the fraction remains the same.

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What is an example of adding two fractions with a common denominator?

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For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.