Adding Fractions

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  1	1	+	1	1	=
  	3			2

  
  

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  * Converting mixed numbers into improper fractions.

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  If a fraction has a whole number attached to it, then they can be converted into an improper fraction.

  
  

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  STEP 1: Adding mixed numbers.

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  First, convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Find the LCD.

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  Both fractions have different denominators and thus are cannot to be easily added. Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators and multiply it be the numerator and denominators of both fractions.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Adding the fractions

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  Both fractions have been converted to fractions with like denominators and can now be added.