In adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, you have to get a least common denominator which is exactly like the least common multiple it just so happens to be in the denominator.

Students will find common denominators to help add fractions with unlike denominators. Students will join Ms. MacDonald to find common denominators to help add fractions with unlike denominators.

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Click to see a step-by-step slideshow. Image caption, STEP 1 - When adding fractions it can be useful to visualise it. Draw a square with 4 columns and shade in one of the columns. This represents ¹/₄ ...