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Dissimilar fractions can be added by finding the LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR (The smallest number you can convert both denominators *i.e. the bottom number of a fraction* to)
For example, if you were to add 3/8 and 1/2, you can convert both to /8, getting 3/8 + 4/8 = 7/8.
In more difficult examples, say you have 3/7 + 1/3, the LCD here is 21, so converting both to /21, we get 9/21+7/21 = 16/21
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How do you add a dissimilar fraction?
By finding their lowest common denominator
Definition of dissimilar fractions?
A dissimilar fraction is a fraction where the denominator is not the same as the others .
How do you add the dissimilar fraction?
You have to convert them to equivalent similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first.
What are the instruction in adding dissimilar fraction?
You must first convert the fractions to a common denominator. Then just add the numerators (the top part of the fraction).
What is the difference between dissimilar fraction and proper fraction?
A proper fraction is one fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator. Dissimilar fractions are two or more fractions whose denominators are different (dissimilar).
