Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Adding fractions with unlike denominators means you must first find a common denominator before you can combine the fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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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 1/4 and 3/8, what is the common denominator?

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The common denominator for 1/4 and 3/8 is 8.

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How do you convert 1/4 to have a denominator of 8?

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

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/8?

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The sum of 1/4 and 3/8 is 5/8.

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What is the process to add 3/4 and 2/8?

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First, convert 3/4 to 6/8, then add 6/8 and 2/8 to get 1 (or 8/8).

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How do you add 5/6 and 1/12?

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Convert 5/6 to 10/12, then add 10/12 and 1/12 to get 11/12.