The easiest way is to simply multiply the two denominators together. For example if you have 1/2 and 1/3, the common denominator would be 6 (2X3). There may be other smaller common denominators, but unless that is what is specifically asked for then the multiplication works just fine.
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You Ned to find a larger common denominator or multiply the denominators to gain a common denominator.
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You first need to find a common denominator, not necessarily the least common denominator. Next, you rename the fractions according to the common denominator. Only then can you subtract the fractions. After subtraction you should simplify the answer.
It helps to find a common denominator and multiply both sides of the inequality by this common denominator. That way, you have an inequality without fractions.