Learn Fraction Addition With Common Denominators Or Unlike Denominators
The simplest fraction math problem is addition of fractions with the same denominator. It is a three step procedure to get the final
answer:
- Add the whole number part of all fractions to get the sum.
- Since all the fractions have the same denominator, add all fraction numerators to get the sum of the fractions.
- Simplify the fractional sum and combine their result with the whole number sum.
- You are now ready to practice Adding Fractions using our smart calculator.
Try these examples: 1/6 + 4/6 , (here is a difficult one)
-5 5/8 + 2 2/8 =
Add Fractions With Common Denominators (Example)
The alternative fraction addition problem is adding fractions with unlike denominator.
It is a three step procedure to get the final answer:
- Add the whole number part of all fractions to get the sum.
- Since some or all the fractions have different denominators, we must convert all fractions to
have the same denominator before they can be added together. This conversion is done by cross-multipying
two fractions at a time to get common denominators; note when we cross-multipy, we
are multiplying the fraction by the value one (1) e.g. 6/6 so the true value of the fraction is not changed.
Once the denominator of all fractions are the same, add the numerators.
- Simplify the fractional sum and combine this result with the whole number sum for the final answer.
- You are now ready to practice Adding Fractions using our smart calculator.
Try these examples: 1/2 + 4/6 , (here is a difficult one)
3 1/8 + 2 6/4 =
Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Recommended reading: Adding Fractions Calculator, How To Subtract Fractions, How To Multiply Fractions, and How To Divide Fractions.