Fractions with unlike denominators

What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?

• Find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions.

• Add the denominators of the fractions

• Subtract the numerators of the fractions

• Multiply the numerators of the fractions

Simplify the fraction 5/10.

• 3/7

• 2/5

• 1/2

• 4/9

What is the result of adding 1/3 and 2/5?

• 11/15

• 5/12

• 7/15

• 3/8

Subtract 1/4 from 3/8.

• 2/8

• 1/2

• 5/8

• 1/8

Find the sum of 2/7 and 3/4.

• 5/11

• 1/3

• 4/9

• 17/28

What is the difference between 5/6 and 1/3?

• 1/2

• 4/7

• 2/5

• 3/4

If a pizza is divided into 8 slices and you eat 3/8 of it, how many slices did you eat?

• 3 slices

• 2 slices

• 5 slices

• 1 slice

Simplify the fraction 9/12.

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 3/4

• 7/8

What is the sum of 2/9 and 5/6?

• 3/4

• 11/18

• 7/15

• 17/18

Subtract 2/5 from 3/4.

• 1/3

• 5/12

• 2/9

• 7/20