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

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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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

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To find the LCD, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple they share.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 1⅔ to an improper fraction.

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1⅔ = 5/3 (1 * 3 + 2 = 5, so 5/3).

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What is the sum of ⅘ + ½?

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The sum is 1 1/10.

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Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?

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No, you must first find a common denominator before adding.

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What is the result of adding 1/2 and 3/7?

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The result is 29/14 or 2 1/14.