Adding Unlike 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add unlike fractions?

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Adding unlike fractions means combining fractions that have different denominators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/6 and 2/5?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. For 1/6 and 2/5, the LCM is 30.

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What is the first step in adding 2/4 and 2/3?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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Calculate the common denominator for 3/4 and 2/3.

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The common denominator for 3/4 and 2/3 is 12.

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What is the sum of 2/4 and 2/3?

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The sum of 2/4 and 2/3 is 1 1/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 8?

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To convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 8, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4, resulting in 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the sum of 5/8 and 1/2?

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The sum of 5/8 and 1/2 is 1 1/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to add 1/3 and 7/12?

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First, find a common denominator (which is 12), convert 1/3 to 4/12, then add 4/12 and 7/12 to get 11/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 1/6 and 2/5?

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The sum of 1/6 and 2/5 is 17/30.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2