Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Unlike denominators

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Adding fractions with unlike denominators requires finding a common denominator before combining the numerators.

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How do you find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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The LCD is the smallest multiple that both denominators can divide into without a remainder.

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What is the first step in adding 1/2 and 1/4?

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Find the Least Common Denominator, which is 4.

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Convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 4.

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1/2 = 2/4.

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What is the sum of 2/4 and 1/4?

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2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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First, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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What is 5/8 - 3/12?

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First, find the common denominator (24), then convert: 5/8 = 15/24 and 3/12 = 6/24. So, 15/24 - 6/24 = 9/24, which simplifies to 3/8.

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What is the process to add 5/8 and 3/12?

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Find the common denominator (24), convert: 5/8 = 15/24 and 3/12 = 6/24. Then add: 15/24 + 6/24 = 21/24.

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If Ginger used 1/3 of her ribbon and 1/2 for the tree, how do you find the remaining ribbon?

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Convert to a common denominator (6): 1/3 = 2/6 and 1/2 = 3/6. Add: 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6. Subtract from 1 (whole): 1 - 5/6 = 1/6.