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Adding and Subtracting What’s Next Directions: Click on the smaller circles for a refresher on specific topics before adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators Finding the Least Common Multiple LCM Generating Equivalent Fractions Click here for aligned TEKS Click here for website links TEKS Websites

Lesson - Adding and Subtracting Fractions with common denominator Steps: Make sure the fractions have the same denominator. Add the numerators together. Leave the denominator the same. Example: Click Here to Return to Menu

Lesson – Generating Equivalent Fractions Steps: Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number. By doing so, you will create an equivalent fraction. Example1: 1 1 Whole ½ 2/4 3/6 4/8 1/2 ¼ 1/6 1/8 Click Here to Return to Menu

Lesson – Finding the Least Common Multiple (LCM) Steps: Write out the multiples of the first number. Write out the multiples of the second number. Find the smallest multiple that both numbers have in common. Example: 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 5: 5, 10, 15, 20 LCM: 20 Example: 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 8: 8 LCM: 8 Click Here to Return to Menu

Lesson - Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators Step: Determine the denominators Find the least common multiple (LCM). Your least common multiple will become your least common denominator (LCD). Generate Equivalent Fractions using the LCM as the LCD. Add or Subtract Fractions. Example: 1. LCM: 3: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 4: 4, 8, 12 NEXT Click Here

Lesson - Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Step: Determine the denominators Find the least common multiple (LCM). Your least common multiple will become your least common denominator (LCD). Generate Equivalent Fractions using the LCM as the LCD. Add or Subtract Fractions. Example: 1. LCM: 2: 2, 4, 6 4: 4 Click Here to Return to Menu

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