Add Unlike Fractions Word Problems.

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What is an unlike fraction?

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Unlike fractions are fractions that have different denominators.

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How do you add unlike fractions?

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To add unlike fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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.

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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.

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If you have the fractions 1/4 and 1/8, what is a common denominator?

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The common denominator is 8.

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

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/8.

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

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The sum is 3/8.

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If you have 3/10 and 1/2, what is the first step to add them?

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Find a common denominator, which is 10.

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How do you convert 1/2 to have a denominator of 10?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 to get 5/10.

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

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The sum is 8/10, which simplifies to 4/5.