What is a fraction?
Adding Unlike Fractions

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).
2.
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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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, allowing them to be added or compared.
4.
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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?
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The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6, so the common denominator is 6.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Convert 1/2 and 1/3 to have a common denominator of 6.
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1/2 = 3/6 and 1/3 = 2/6.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the first step in adding unlike fractions?
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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If you have 1/4 and 1/6, what is a common denominator?
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A common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6 is 12.
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