Find the lowest common multiple of the denominators and adjust the fractions accordingly
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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.
Addition or subtraction of fractions require "like" fractions: that is, fractions with the same denominator.
The denominators need to be the same for subtraction. Find the Least Common Denominator for both items and then subtract.
Option 1: Find a common denominator for the two fractions. It need not be the least common denominator; for example, for two fractions, if you just multiply the two denominators, you get a common denominator. Convert all the fractions to the common denominator. Then you can compare. Option 2: Convert each fraction to decimal, by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Then you can compare the decimals.