Adding Fractions

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What is the sum of ½ + ½?

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The sum is 2/2, which simplifies to 1.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you write an addition equation for the shaded parts of a model showing 3/6 and 2/6?

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The addition equation is 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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What is the sum of 2/12 + 3/12?

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The sum is 5/12.

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How can you express 6/8 as a sum of unit fractions?

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6/8 can be expressed as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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How do you find a common denominator for adding 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 process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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Convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the result of adding fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).