U6L4 Adding Unlike Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add unlike fractions?

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Adding unlike fractions means combining fractions that have different denominators. To do this, you must first find a common denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 2/6 and 7/8?

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The least common denominator of 2/6 and 7/8 is 24.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/12?

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/12 is 1/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 5/12 and 9/16?

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The sum of 5/12 and 9/16 is 47/48.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the result of 2/3 + 1/2?

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The result of 2/3 + 1/2 is 7/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What do you need to add fractions?

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To add fractions, you need common denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B