Mixed review of adding unlike fractions
~8 min
Find a common denominator, add, and simplify when possible.
Finding a Common Denominator
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To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator that both original denominators can divide into evenly. Once the denominators match, you can add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.
💡 Using the smallest common multiple makes simplifying your final answer much easier.