Q: If the values for all the denominators in the equation are the same, only add or subtract the numerators. Rewrite the equation so the numerators are added or subtracted in parentheses over the denominator. Solve for the numerator and simplify the fraction if you're able to. For example, if you wanted to solve 3/5 + 1/5, rewrite the equation as (3+1)/5 = 4/5. If you want to solve 5/6 - 2/6, write it as (5-2)/6 = 3/6. Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 3, so you can simplify the fraction to 1/2. If you have mixed numbers, remember to change them to improper fractions first. For example, if you want to solve 2 + 1 , change the mixed numbers so the problem reads 7/3 + 4/3. Rewrite the equation like (7 + 4)/3 = 11/3. Then convert it back to a mixed number, which would be 3 . Many times, you'll encounter problems where the denominators are different. In order to solve the problem, the denominators need to be the same or else you'll do your math incorrectly. List the multiples of each denominator until you find one that the numbers have in common. If you still can't find a common multiple, then multiply the denominators together to find a common multiple. For example, if you want to solve 1/6 + 2/4, list the multiples of 6 and 4. Multiples of 6: 0, 6, 12, 18 Multiples of 4: 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 The least common multiple of 6 and 4 is 12. Multiply the numerator and denominator of the first fraction in the equation by the multiple needed so the denominator equals the common multiple. Then do the same for the second fraction in the equation with the factor that makes its denominator is the common multiple. In the example 1/6 + 2/4, multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/6 by 2 to get 2/12. Then multiply both numbers of 2/4 by 3 to equal 6/12. Rewrite the equation as 2/12 + 6/12. Once you have the denominators at the same value, add the numerators together as you normally would to get your result. If you can simplify the fraction, then reduce it to its lowest terms. For example, rewrite 2/12 +6/12 as (2+6)/12 = 8/12. Simplify your answer by dividing the numerator and denominator by 4 to get a final answer of .
A: Add or subtract just the numerators if the denominators are the same. Find a common multiple for the denominators if they're different. Make equivalent fractions so the denominators are the same. Solve the equation as you normally would.

Q: Weighing yourself regularly is important when you're trying to gain weight. Note your starting weight and how much you're gaining per week. This information can help see how much progress you've made or signal that you need to reevaluate your plan. Weigh yourself at the same time of day, in the same clothes or no clothes each week. This will help cut down on any inaccuracies (like clothing or food you've consumed throughout the day). Each month, check in with your weight and food journal. Assess how well you're doing and if you'll be able to or have reached your weight goal. If you've been gaining weight steadily, you'll most likely reach your weight goal. Or if you've reached your weight goal, monitor how well your current calorie level helps you maintain your weight. If you've stopped gaining weight or hit a plateau, it's time to reevaluate your diet and lifestyle. Count your total calories again and review your food journal. If you've been consistent with your diet, you may need to increase your calories. Make the required changes and check back in another month to reassess your progress. A support group is helpful for any change or goal you have. But when you're trying to gain weight (especially after an illness), a support group can help keep you motivated and encourage you as you progress towards your goal. Talk to your family and friends about your situation and your goal. Share with them what you're doing, why and how they can help keep you on track.
A: Weigh yourself weekly. Reevaluate monthly. Build a support group.

Q: For some reason, not chewing your food well enough can lead to hiccups. The theory behind it is that air gets trapped between pieces of the food, gets swallowed, and results in hiccups. Eating slowly means you'll chew more, eliminating this risk. Set your fork down between bites to help yourself slow down. Count the number of times you chew so you eat slowly. For instance, you might chew 20 times. Big meals may trigger hiccups, especially in children. Control your portion sizes to help prevent hiccups. Additionally, space out your meals so you don't get too full. For instance, you might eat 3-5 small meals every 2-3 hours. The gas in these types of drinks can cause hiccuping, especially if you drink them quickly. If hiccups are a common problem for you, cutting out fizzy and carbonated drinks may help. If a drink has bubbles in it, don't drink it. When you chew gum, it's normal to swallow a little gas with each chew. Unfortunately, this can trigger hiccups in some people. If you have hiccups often, it's best to skip the gum. Use mints or suck on hard candies instead. and spicy foods. Both alcohol and spicy foods can be a hiccup trigger, so it might be worth it to avoid them. This might help you stop your chronic hiccups. You might keep a food diary to figure out if you typically have hiccups after you have alcohol or spicy foods. If you don't, then you might not worry about this advice.
A: Eat slower to prevent recurring hiccups. Eat smaller meals. Stop drinking fizzy or carbonated drinks. Avoid chewing gum so you don't swallow gas. Cut out alcohol

Q: If your meat has been in the freezer longer than you can remember, you'll probably want to toss it, just to be on the safe side. If not, there are some telltale signs your food has gone bad. The meat looks discolored. There's a nasty smell coming from the packaging. The package shows signs of freezer burn (ice on the inside). Though it is possible to defrost meat without a container, you'll save yourself a lot of clean up time by using one. Typically, glass bowls are the best, safest containers to use in a microwave. If you're planning to use a plastic container, check out the original packaging to make sure it's safe for microwave use. Some other items considered unsafe for the microwave include brown paper bags, aluminum foil, and single-use plastic containers (ex: the kind that take-out food comes in). Basically, if you're not sure, don't use it. If the meat is still in its original packaging, it probably has a label that tells you exactly how much it weighs. If it doesn't, you'll need to weigh it yourself. The best tool for weighing meat is a kitchen scale, which gives more specific weights (down to fractions of a lb/kg) than bigger scales. Many materials used to package frozen meats should definitely not be microwaved, so be sure to toss everything but the meat itself before you begin cooking.
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Check the meat for signs of spoilage. Find a microwave-safe container. Weigh the meat. Remove the meat from its wrapper.