Lesson 4: Analyzing Least Common Multiples

 Adding and subtracting unlike denominator fractions

Solution steps:

1) Find the L.C.M. for the denominators.

2) Replace these fractions with equivalent fractions with a like

denominator.

3) Add or subtract, putting the answer in its simplest form if possible.

 Ex.:

a) +

1
b) -

2
 Sheet (5)
1) Complete:

1) + = ………………

a) b) c) d)

2) - = ………………

a) b) c) d)

3) - = ………………

a) 0 b) c) d)

4) + = ………………

a) b) c) d)

5) + + + = ………………

a) 2 b) c) 1 d)

6) L.C.M of 5 and 15 is ………………

a) 15 b) 30 c) 0 d) 1