Addition of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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 ⅘ and ½?

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The common denominator for ⅘ and ½ is 10.

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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.

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What is the sum of ⅘ and ½?

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The sum of ⅘ and ½ is 1⅜.

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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.