Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators( TM)

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What must I find when the denominators are not the same?

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Common denominator.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/3?

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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.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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

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Find a common denominator.

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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.

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What is the process of finding the least common denominator?

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List the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they share.