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If the denominators are the same number, add the numerators together and put that total over the original denominator. Reduce if possible. 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
3/8 + 3/8 = 6/8 = 3/4
If the denominators are different numbers, it is necessary to find a common denominator. Find the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) of the denominators (also known as the Lowest Common Denominator, or LCD) and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Now that they have the same denominator, proceed as above. 1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12
If you are struggling to find the LCM just multiply the denominators together - it just means that you will likely be working with larger numbers than if you had used the LCM.
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How do you add and subtract dissimilar fractions?
Make the fractions equivalent then subtract
Do you add and subtract like and unlike fractions in the same way?
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
To add and subtract fractions less than 1 you add or subtract only the what?
Numerators
