Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators #2

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find a common denominator for adding fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you want to add.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with unlike denominators directly; you must first convert them to have a common denominator.

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

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

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If you have 1/2 and 1/10, what is the sum?

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The sum is 3/5.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the process of converting a fraction to an equivalent fraction?

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To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers have in common.