Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

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What is 3/8 + 2/4?

Back

7/8

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What is 1/4 + 3/8?

Back

5/8

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What is 5/6 + 1/12?

Back

11/12

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Paula made some chili with 1/2 of a can of black beans and 3/8 of a can of pinto beans. How many cans of beans did Paula use in all?

Back

7/8

Front

What does it mean to find a common denominator?

Back

It means to find a number that both denominators can divide into evenly.

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How do you convert 2/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 8?

Back

Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 4/8.

Front

What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/6?

Back

1/2

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If you have 1/2 and want to add 1/4, what is the first step?

Back

Find a common denominator, which is 4.

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What is the result of 1/5 + 2/10?

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3/10