How to Add Fractions with UnLike Denominators | Type 02 | MathoGuide
To add fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator and adjust each fraction accordingly. Once the denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the common denominator.
When adding fractions with unlike denominators, follow these steps:
1. **Find a Common Denominator:** Identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. This will be the common denominator for both fractions.
2. **Adjust the Fractions:** Rewrite each fraction so that its denominator matches the common denominator found in step 1. To do this, multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to make the denominators the same.
3. **Add the Numerators:** Once the denominators are equal, add the numerators together. Keep the common denominator unchanged.
4. **Simplify (if needed):** If possible, simplify the resulting fraction by finding the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator and dividing both by it.
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