Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like/Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to have like denominators?

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Like denominators are when two or more fractions have the same bottom number (denominator).

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are when two or more fractions have different bottom numbers (denominators).

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the first step to add fractions with unlike denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a number that both denominators can divide into evenly.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C