How To Add Fractions, Common Denominators, Different Denominators

Learn How To Add Fractions With Common Denominators Or Different Denominators

\frac{5}{9} + \frac{8}{9} =

The Denominators Of Both Fractions Are The Same - Add Numerators (5 + 8)

\frac{(5 + 8)}{9} = \frac{13}{9} =

Converting Improper Fraction To Mixed Number

\frac{13}{9} = 1 \frac{4}{9}

\frac{3}{8} + \frac{5}{6} =

We Must Cross-Multiply Both Fractions To Get A Common Denominator

\frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 × 6}{8 × 6} = \frac{18}{48}

\frac{5}{6} = \frac{5 × 8}{6 × 8} = \frac{40}{48}

Both Fractions Now Have Common Denominators - Add Numerators (18 + 40)

\frac{(18 + 40)}{48} = \frac{58}{48} =

Greatest Common Divisor

\frac{58}{48} = \frac{58 ÷ 2}{48 ÷ 2} = \frac{29}{24} =

Converting Improper Fraction To Mixed Number

\frac{29}{24} = 1 \frac{5}{24}

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