Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Unlike denominators

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 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 least common denominator (LCD) of 3 and 4?

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12

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What is the process to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then add the numerators.

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What is the result of adding 1/4 + 1/6?

Back

5/12

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 3/8 - 1/4?

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1/8

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If Sally ran 6/12 of a mile and Jeremy ran 2/3 of a mile, how do you find the total distance they ran?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator, then add them.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/3 with a denominator of 9?

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6/9

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What is the sum of 3/5 + 1/10?

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7/10