Adding Fractions (Easy Unlike Denominators)

This Adding Fractions (Easy Unlike Denominators) printable helps 4th and 5th graders take their first steps with unlike denominators using small, manageable numbers.

How to Solve Fractions - Addition

Before you can add fractions with different denominators, you must find a common denominator. Look for the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with this common denominator, then add the numerators. Simplify your answer if possible.

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