Adding Fractions

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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 the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with unlike denominators without finding a common denominator first.

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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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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If you have 1/3 + 1/3, what is the sum?

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The sum is 2/3.

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What is the sum of 5/12 + 5/12?

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The sum is 10/12.

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How do you simplify the fraction 10/12?

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You can simplify it to 5/6 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.