Adding and Subtracting unlike fractions

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What are unlike fractions?

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Fractions that have different denominators.

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Can you add unlike fractions directly?

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No, you cannot add unlike denominators without finding a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is the first step in adding unlike fractions?

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Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.

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If you have 1/4 and 1/6, what is the least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to reach the common denominator.

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What is 1/3 + 1/6?

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1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2 after finding a common denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is 10/15 simplified?

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10/15 simplified is 2/3.