Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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2/4 is an __________ fraction to 1/2.

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equivalent

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What is 3/8 + 1/5?

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23/40

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What is 7/21 in simplest form?

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1/3

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Which fraction is equivalent to 7/8?

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15/16

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What is 2/3 + 1/6?

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5/6

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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 and a denominator.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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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.