How+To+Add+Fractions+With+Unlike+Denominators

How to Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators by Lauren R.  media type="custom" key="13400008" width="40" height="40" align="right"
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T Hi my names is Mr. Fraction and I'm going to teach you how to add fractions with unlike denominators[[image:wmscaughtwriting/Blue_fraction_picture.jpg width="216" height="138"]]
===The first step of adding fractions with unlike denominators is to find a common denominator. To find the common denominator you have to multiply the two denominators together.===

That means multiplying the numerator by what you multiplied the
===denominator by. ===

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Now, you simply add the tops going across, or the numerators.
===Then put the same denominator in your answer. After doing that, you should simplify if you need to simplify.===

After simplifying you should have the answer to your equation.[[image:wmscaughtwriting/fraction12.jpg width="117" height="116"]]
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