You use them when there are 2 fractions with different denominators.
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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.
multiply the denominators
Every set of denominators has a common denominator, even if it's only their product.
When you're adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, if you multiply the denominators that's your Quick Common Denominator. I'ts useful for denominators that don't have a low Least Common Factor.
By finding the lowest common multiple of the different denominators then rearranging the numerators and denominators accordingly.