Adding Subtracting more than 2 rational numbers (LCM method)

Example1 Step1 :- Convert all double signs to single sign Step2 :- Find LCM of denominator The LCM of 3, 12 and 24 is the product of common divisors. = 3 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 24 (LCM) Step 3 : Find equivalent fraction of each fraction with denominator as LCM Step 4 : Now add the equivalent fractions Step 5 : Now simplify the fraction

Example2 Step1 :- Convert the mixed fraction to improper fraction Step2 :- Find LCM of denominator The LCM of denominator 4,4 and 8 is 8 Step 3 : Find equivalent fraction of each fraction with denominator as LCM Step 3 : Now add the equivalent fractions Step 4 : Simplify the fraction Step 5 : Convert the improper fraction to mixed fraction

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