add 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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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions to find a total.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of the fractions you are adding or subtracting.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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 numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you create an equivalent fraction?

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

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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1/3 + 1/6 = 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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3/4 - 1/2 = 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4.