Add and subtract fractions unlike denominators

Calculate @@\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{6}@@.

• @@\frac{7}{12}@@

• @@\frac{1}{3}@@

• @@\frac{5}{12}@@

• @@\frac{1}{2}@@

How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

• Find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then subtract the numerators.

• Simply subtract the numerators and denominators directly.

• Multiply the denominators and add the numerators.

• Convert both fractions to decimals and then subtract.

How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

• Find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

• Add the numerators directly without changing the denominators.

• Multiply the denominators and add the numerators.

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger one.

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

• The largest multiple that two or more denominators share.

• The smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

• A method for simplifying fractions.

• A term used for the highest common factor.

What does it mean to have unlike denominators in fractions?

• Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same. For example, in @@\frac{1}{4}@@ and @@\frac{1}{3}@@, 4 and 3 are unlike denominators.

• Unlike denominators are denominators that are the same, making addition easier.

• Unlike denominators refer to fractions that can be simplified to the same denominator.

• Unlike denominators are fractions that cannot be added together.

Calculate @@\frac{7}{9} - \frac{1}{6}@@.

• @@\frac{11}{18}@@

• @@\frac{5}{18}@@

• @@\frac{1}{3}@@

• @@\frac{1}{2}@@

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a whole number.

• A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

• A fraction is a type of decimal number.

• A fraction is a mathematical operation involving addition.

Calculate @@\frac{2}{9} + \frac{1}{6}@@.

• @@\frac{5}{18}@@

• @@\frac{6}{18}@@

• @@\frac{7}{18}@@

• @@\frac{1}{3}@@