Question

What is the first thing you do before solving an adding fraction problem
Pls help

Answer 1

3 simple steps

Explanation:

1. Make sure the bottom numbers ( the denominators ) are the same

IF DIFFERENT find the LCD

2. Add the top numbers (the numerators )

3. simplify the fraction if needed

ex: 1/4 +1/4 = 2/4 (bottoms were the same) simplify 1/2

1/3 + 1/6 LCD of 3 and 6 so make the bottom numbers 6

so multiply 1/3 x 2 = 2/6

now you have 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 simplify 1/2

Answer 2

The first thing you do is make the denominators equal on both sides.

Explanation:

As a example if you have the equation:

`(1)/(2)` +
`(2)/(5)` =

you would multiply the denominator by the smallest multiple. I would do 2 * 5= 10

this would make the equation

`(x)/(10) + (x)/(10) = ...`

next you have to do the same with the numerator.

so sence you multiplied the
`(1)/(2)` by five you will get
`(5)/(10)`

same with the other fraction except you multiplied it by two.
`(2)/(5)` x 2 =
`(4)/(10)`

next you add and simplify if needed