If you mean adding fractions with different denominators then the first step is to find the lowest common denominator (LCD) which is the same as finding the lowest common multiple (LCM) as for example 1/2 + 2/3 of which the LCD or LCM is 6 and so it follows that 1/2 = 3/6 and 2/3 = 4/6 thus 3/6 + 4/6 = 7/6. or 1 and 1/6 as a mixed number.
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Dissimilar fractions have different denominators.
The meaning of dissimilar fractions is when there is a pair or more of fractions that don't have the same denominator.
What is the answer for 8 1/3 - 5 2/6
You can compare similar fractions by looking at their numerators. You can compare dissimilar fractions by converting them to similar fractions and looking at their numerators. You can convert a dissimilar fraction to a similar fraction by finding the least common denominator.
Dissimilar fractions are not equivalent as for example 1/2 is the same as 2/4 but 3/5 and 2/7 are dissimilar fractions