They are called unlike fractions. To add or subtract them, you have to change them to forms that have the same denominator.
Example: Add 1/3 and 3/4
1/3 x 4/4 = 4/12 equivalent fraction
1/4 x 3/3 = 3/12 equivalent fraction
4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12 and that is your answer
1/3 + 1/4 = 7/12
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unlike fractions
Dissimilar fractions have different denominators.
unlike fractions
Fractions are alike if they have the same denominators; otherwise they are different.
Yes. When multiplying and dividing fractions your denominators do not have to be the same. The denominators only haveto be the same if you are subtracting or adding them.