add fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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To find an equivalent fraction for 1/2, you can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, 1/2 = (1×4)/(2×4) = 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the sum of 3/5 and 7/10?

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The sum of 3/5 and 7/10 is 13/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 5/8 and 1/4?

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The sum of 5/8 and 1/4 is 7/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

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To convert 1/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 8, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2: 1/4 = (1×2)/(4×2) = 2/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is 1/12 + 3/12?

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1/12 + 3/12 = 4/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How can you simplify the fraction 4/12?

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You can simplify 4/12 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4: 4/12 = 1/3.

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What is the result of 8/9 - 1/3?

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The result of 8/9 - 1/3 is 5/9.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2