Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Fractions

What is the process of making two fractions with unlike denominators able to be added or subtracted called?

• Finding the least common multiple or least common denominator

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Reverse multiplication

What is the first step of adding or subtracting two fractions?

• Checking if the numerators are the same

• Checking if the denominators are the same or different

• Checking that the fractions are equal

• Adding or subtracting

When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

• Numerator

• Denominator

• 11/10

• 4/10

• 1 1/10

• 4/7

• 4/7

• 13/12

• 1 1/12

• 4/12

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

• common numerator

• common denominator

• equivalent fraction

• mixed number

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