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 (LCD) of 2 and 20 is 20.

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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 the sum of 7/18 and 1/3?

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13/18

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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 sum of 1/4 and 3/8?

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5/8

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

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3/4

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What is the sum of 3/20 and 3/4?

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9/10