Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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What is a like unit in fractions?

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A like unit in fractions refers to fractions that have the same denominator, allowing them to be easily added or subtracted.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator to make the fractions like units.

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True or False: You can add fractions with different denominators without finding a common denominator.

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False

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 5?

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The LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.

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How do you convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 10?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 5 to get 5/10.

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference between 3/5 and 1/5?

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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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True or False: 2/3 and 4/9 have like units.

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False

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What is the process of finding a common denominator called?

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The process is called finding equivalent fractions.

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If you have 1/6 and 1/2, what is the common denominator?

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The common denominator is 6.