Add and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators
ADDING OR SUBTRACTING MIXED NUMBERS WITH UNLIKE DENOMINATORS.
| Step 1. |
Write equivalent fractions with the lowest common denominator. |
| Step 2. |
Add or subtract the numerators of the fractions. |
| Step 3. |
Add or subtract the whole numbers. |
| Step 4. |
Simplify |
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The lowest common denominator is 15. Write equivalent fractions with the lowest common denominator, add the numerators of the fraction, add the whole numbers and simplify.
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Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
