Fractions · Usually met around P5
Fractions with unlike denominators
From “Common denominators: comparing unlike fractions” to “Three fractions added and taken away”, step by step, each skill with its methods, worked examples and answers.
Skills in this topic, easy to hard
- Common denominators: comparing unlike fractionsCommon denominator first, then compare tops
- Adding unlike fractionsSame denominator first: use the L.C.M.
- Adding and taking away mixed numbersFraction too small? Borrow 1 from the wholes
- Three fractions added and taken awayUse the L.C.M. of all three bottoms
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