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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Step 1: Write out the original problem.


Fraction 1

Insert Operation

Fraction 2

STOP!

Blue boxes in each


step need to be the
same number to solve

You cant add


or subtract
fractions with
unlike
denominators.

Step 2: Find the least common multiple (LCM).


Fraction 1
Denominator
Fraction 2
Denominator

Step 3: What do you need to multiply by to make equivalent fractions with the LCM?
Same on top
x
Fraction 1

Fraction 2

& bottom

Same on top

& bottom

LCM

LCM

Step 4: Use your new equivalent fractions to solve.


Fraction 1

Insert Operation

Fraction 2

Slow down!

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Youre almost there! Is your answer in simplest form? If not, keep going!

Step 5: Simplify the fraction!


Do you need to reduce it? Simplify here!
Same on top

& bottom

Improper Fraction? Turn it to a mixed #!

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