Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

Solve and simplify to lowest terms.

• a

• b

• c

• d

When the denominators are not the same, I must find a...

• common numerator

• common denominator

• equivalent fraction

• mixed number

• denominators.

• 4   19/5

• 4 5/10

• 4 19/25

• 4 5/10

• 4 5/10

• 4 19/25

What must you do first in order to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

• add the numerators

• add the denominators

• find a common denominator

• find a common numerator

Once I have completed adding or subtracting fractions, I should always ____________ if possible.

• make equivalent fractions

• add again

• simplify

• multiply

Find Lowest Common Denominator & solve
1     5/7  +   14    1/2

• 15  1/14

• 15  6/21

• 15  17/21

• 15  17/14

Find Lowest Common Denominator & solve
1   3/7      +       7   5/11 =

• 8   68/77

• 8   68/107

• 8   10/77

• 8    8/18

Find Lowest Common Denominator & solve
4    1/2    +   14    6/12 =

• 18   7/14

• 18   12/12

• 18   24/24

• 18