Adding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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

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1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the common denominator of 1/4 and 1/2?

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The common denominator of 1/4 and 1/2 is 4.

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What is 3/6 + 2/6?

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3/6 + 2/6 = (3+2)/6 = 5/6.

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 6/8.

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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To decompose a fraction means to break it down into a sum of smaller fractions. For example, 1/2 can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4.