I need help with the answers for the add rational numbers, quick check grade 7, lesson three
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To add rational numbers, you need to follow a few steps:
1. Make sure the rational numbers have the same denominator. If they don't, you need to find a common denominator by finding the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.
2. Once you have the same denominator, you can add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.
3. Simplify or reduce the fraction if possible by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and dividing both by it.
For example, to add 1/3 and 2/5:
1. Find the common denominator: The LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
2. Rewrite both fractions with the common denominator:
1/3 = 5/15
2/5 = 6/15
3. Add the numerators: 5/15 + 6/15 = 11/15
4. Simplify the fraction if possible:
11/15 is already in simplest form, so it cannot be simplified further.
Remember to always show your work and simplify your answer if possible.
Sure, I can help you with that. Here are the steps to add rational numbers:
Step 1: Make sure the rational numbers have the same denominator. If they don't, find a common denominator by finding the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
Step 2: Once you have a common denominator, add the numerators of the rational numbers together.
Step 3: Write the sum of the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible by reducing it to lowest terms.
For example, let's say we have to add the rational numbers 1/4 and 3/8:
Step 1: Since the denominators are already 4 and 8, no further action is needed.
Step 2: Add the numerators: 1 + 3 = 4.
Step 3: Write the sum of the numerators over the common denominator: 4/8.
Step 4: Simplify the fraction: 4/8 can be divided by 4 to give 1/2.
Therefore, the sum of 1/4 and 3/8 is 1/2.