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- Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions (e.g. 1 1/2 to 3/2)
- Find the LCM of the denominators (e.g. 60 for 1/3, 1/4 and 1/5)
- Convert each fraction into a form with this shared denominator (20/60, 15/60 and 12/60 for the above example) - if you are having trouble, just multiply the numerator and denominator by the other denominators
- Add the numerators together but keep the denominator the same (47/60 for the above example)
- Simplify, if possible (leave as 47/60 for the above example but convert to 1/2 if the answer is 120/240)
- Convert into a mixed fraction, if possible or desired (e.g. 3/2 to 1 1/2)
Skip any stages at the start that are unnecessary. For example, if the fractions are all less than one, start on step 2 and if they also all have the same denominator, start on step 4.
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How you use the least common multiple?
When adding or subtracting unlike fractions, the LCM process is used to find the least common denominator.
What types of problems can be solved using the the LCM?
Anything having to do with adding or subtracting unlike fractions.
What problems can be solved using gcf and LCM?
Finding the LCM will make adding and subtracting fractions easier.
When is it useful to find the LCM or GCF of two numbers to solve a problem?
When adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators and when reducing fractions to their lowest termsWhen adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators their lowest common multiple is needed and when reducing fractions to their lowest terms their greatest common factor is needed.
When adding fractions do you find the lowest common multiple yes or no?
Yes.
Do you find the GCF or LCM when adding fractions?
When adding fractions, you want to make sure that the denominators are the same. It's the same process as the LCM.
Why do you find the LCM of numbers?
Finding the LCM helps in the process of adding and subtracting unlike fractions.
How is adding fractions like adding whole numbers?
adding fractions is like adding a WHOLE lot of parts of numbers
How are adding fractions different?
When adding or subtracting fractions their denominators must be the same
What are the rules for adding fractions?
Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.
Butterfly Method?
Used for adding dissimilar fractions
What is the use of LCM?
When adding or subtracting unlike fractions, the LCM process is used to find the least common denominator.
What is the definition of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
What is the definition of Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
How is adding mixed numbers the same as adding fractions?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
What are two equivalent fractions for 20 and 32?
adding fractions
When adding or subtracting fractions what should you do first?
For adding or substracting fractions first of all we should calculate the LCM( Lowest Common Multiplier) of the denominators in both of the fractions.
Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions Explain with examples why this is necessary?
Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.
