A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

How do you find a common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{5}$$ ?

To find a common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{5}$$ , you can multiply the denominators together. The common denominator is 15.

Convert $$\frac{1}{3}$$ to a fraction with a denominator of 15.

To convert $$\frac{1}{3}$$ to a fraction with a denominator of 15, multiply the numerator and denominator by 5: $$\frac{1 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \frac{5}{15}$$ .

Convert $$\frac{1}{5}$$ to a fraction with a denominator of 15.

To convert $$\frac{1}{5}$$ to a fraction with a denominator of 15, multiply the numerator and denominator by 3: $$\frac{1 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{3}{15}$$ .

What is $$\frac{5}{15} + \frac{3}{15}$$ ?

$$\frac{5}{15} + \frac{3}{15} = \frac{8}{15}$$ .

What is the formula for adding fractions?

The formula for adding fractions is: $$\frac{a}{b} + \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times d + b \times c}{b \times d}$$ , where $$a$$ and $$c$$ are the numerators, and $$b$$ and $$d$$ are the denominators.

What is the result of $$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{5}$$ ?

To add $$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{5}$$ , first find a common denominator (15): $$\frac{2 \times 5}{3 \times 5} + \frac{1 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{10}{15} + \frac{3}{15} = \frac{13}{15}$$ .

What is an equivalent fraction?

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ and $$\frac{2}{4}$$ are equivalent.

How do you simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, to simplify $$\frac{8}{12}$$ , divide both by 4 to get $$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is the importance of finding a common denominator?

Finding a common denominator is important because it allows you to accurately add or subtract fractions. Without a common denominator, the fractions cannot be combined.

What is the result of $$\frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{5}$$ ?

To add $$\frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{5}$$ , first find a common denominator (15): $$\frac{1 \times 5}{3 \times 5} + \frac{4 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{5}{15} + \frac{12}{15} = \frac{17}{15}$$ .

What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

Unlike denominators mean that the denominators of the fractions are different. For example, $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ have unlike denominators.

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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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 need to find a common denominator before you can combine the fractions. This involves converting each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the same denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It allows you to add or subtract the fractions easily.

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is 15 in this case.

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