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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.
Convert unlike fractions to equivalent fractions with common denominators by finding the LCM of the denominators.
The first step is to make the denominators the same.
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Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.