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Fraction X

Adding Unlike
Denominators
IOTA MATH
Reminder

• Be sure to do Fractions IX
before continuing with this
lesson.
Common Multiple

• A number that is a multiple of


two or more numbers.
Some multiples of 3 & 6

6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42


Least Common Multiple

• The smallest common multiple


of a set of two or more numbers.

5 = 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30


6 = 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36
Shortcut for Finding the Least Common
Denominator or Least Common Multiple
Check to see if the smaller denominator
divides evenly into the larger denominator.
If it does, use the larger denominator for
your LCD or LCM.
1
3 3 will divide evenly into 9,
1 so 9 is your LCD or LCM.
+ 9
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators

• Find the multiples of each


denominator.
1
5 = 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
1
+10 = 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Compare the lists of multiples.
Circle the common multiples
between the two lists.

1
5 = 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
1
+10 = 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators

• Use the lowest common


multiple as the denominator.
1
5 = 5, 10, 15 ,20 ,25 ,30
1
+10 = 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators

• This number is also called the


least common denominator.
1
5 = 5, 10, 15 ,20 ,25 ,30
1
+10 = 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Rewrite the fractions using the
least common denominator or
least common multiple.
1
5 10
1
+10 10
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Find the equivalent fractions for
1/5 & 1/10 with 10 as the
denominator.
1 You know that 1/10
is equal to 1/10 so
5 10
Put a 1 over the
1 1
+10 10 Bottom 10.
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Find the equivalent fractions for
1/5 & 1/10 with 10 as the
denominator.
1 To find the top
number, ask yourself
5 10
what do you multiply
1 1
+10 10 the 5 by to get 10.
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Find the equivalent fractions for
1/5 & 1/10 with 10 as the
denominator.
That’s right 2. Since
1x 2 = you are looking for
5 x 2 = 10 theyouequivalent fraction
know the top
1 1 number must also be
+10 10 multiplied by 2.
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Find the equivalent fractions for
1/5 & 1/10 with 10 as the
denominator.
1x 2 = 2 To find the top number
just multiply 2 x 1 to
5 x 2 = 10 get your equivalent
1 1 fraction.
+10 10
To Add or Subtract Fractions With
Unlike Denominators
• Now just add the numerators.
1x 2 = 2
5 x 2 = 10 Remember when
1 1 adding fractions
+10 10 you never add the
denominators.
3
10
Add these Fractions

1 Use the short


2 8 cut to find the
1 Least Common
+8 8 Denominator
(LCD).
Add these Fractions

1 Now find the


2x 4 = 8 equivalent
1 fractions for
+ 8 x 1 =8 1/2 & 1/8.

Ask what do you multiply 2 by to get 8


and what do you multiply 8 by to get 8.
Add these Fractions

Since you are


1x 4 = writing equivalent
2x 4 = 8 fractions, now
1x 1 = multiply the top
+ 8 x 1 =8 numbers by the
same number you
did in the
bottom.
Add these Fractions

1x 4 = 4
2x 4 = 8 Now multiply
1x 1 =1 across.
+ 8x 1 =8
Add these Fractions

1x 4 = 4
Add your
2x 4 = 8 new
1x 1 =1 numerators.
+ 8x 1 =8
5
8
Add these Fractions

2 Find the
common
5 15 Multiples for
1 5 and 3. Write
+3 15 This number
As your new
denominator.
Add these Fractions

2 Ask yourself
5 x 3 = 15 what you
1 multiply the
+ 3 x 5 =15 bottom number
by to get 15.
Add these Fractions

2x 3 = Multiply the
5 x 3 = 15 top number
1x 5 = by the same
+ 3 x 5 =15 number you
did in the
bottom.
Add these Fractions

2x 3 = 6
5 x 3 = 15 Multiply
1x 5 =5 across.
+ 3 x 5 =15
Add these Fractions

2x 3 = 6 Now add
5 x 3 = 15 your new
1x 5 =5 numerators.
+ 3 x 5 =15
11
15
Add these Fractions

1x 2 = 2
6 x 2 = 12
1x 3 =3
+ 4 x 3 =12
5
12
Add these Fractions

5 x 4 = 20
6 x 4 = 24
1x 3 =3
+ 8 x 3 =24
23
24
Add these Fractions

2x 3 = 6
3x 3 = 9
1x 1 =1
+ 9x 1 =9
7
9
Add these Fractions

4 x 3 = 12
5 x 3 = 15
2 x 5 = 10
+ 3 x 5 = 15
22
15
Simplify Your Answer
7
1 15
22 15) 22
15 15
7
IOTA MATH

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