Add and subtract fractions that have different denominators

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Least Common Denominator

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The least common denominator (LCD) for a set of fractions is the smallest number each denominator will divide exactly (divide with no remainder)

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Add the following fractions

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$\frac35 + \frac13$

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Put the following steps in order to find the right process of adding fractions with different denominators

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Add or subtract the numerators and write the sum or difference over the LCD
Rewrite each fraction as an equivalent fraction with the LCD as the denominator
Find the LCD
Simplify the result, if possible
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Add the following fractions and simplify if possible

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$\frac17 + \frac23$

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Subtract

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$\frac52 - \frac73$

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Subtract

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$\frac25 - \frac{11}{15}$

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When adding (or subtracting) two fractions with different denominators

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If the smaller denominator is a factor of the larger denominator

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Add

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$-5 + \frac34$

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