Adding 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 means combining two or more fractions to find a total or sum.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 9/20?

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The least common denominator for 1/2 and 9/20 is 20.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 9/20?

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19/20.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you add 1/8 and 11/16?

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Convert 1/8 to 2/16, then add: 2/16 + 11/16 = 13/16.

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 3/10?

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9/10.

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How do you convert 1/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

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1/3 is equivalent to 4/12.

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What is the sum of 5/12 and 1/3?

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3/4.