If the bottom numbers (denominators) are the same, just add the top numbers (numerators) together and put the result over the denominator. If the bottom numbers are different, you need to make them the same by finding the lowest common denominator, the smallest number that both of the other numbers will go into evenly.
Examples:
1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3
1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12
adding fractions is like adding a WHOLE lot of parts of numbers
When adding or subtracting fractions their denominators must be the same
Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.
Used for adding dissimilar fractions
What is the definition of Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
adding fractions
For adding or substracting fractions first of all we should calculate the LCM( Lowest Common Multiplier) of the denominators in both of the fractions.
Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.
Anything having to do with adding or subtracting unlike fractions.