Find out how to add and subtract fractions with matching and different denominators in this Year 6 article from BBC Bitesize.

In adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, you have to get a least common denominator which is exactly like the least common multiple it just so happens to be in the denominator.

Adding and subtracting fractions The secret to successfully adding or subtracting fractions lies in one crucial concept: finding a common denominator. Think of it like trying to combine different ...

Another sticking point for many students is adding fractions with different denominators—for example, coming up with 11/12 when asked to add 3/5 and 8/7.

Have you ever tried to add or subtract fractions that have different denominators? It’s tricky, right? Join Ms. Susanna Post in this lesson to learn how to solve these types of challenging ...

Fractions are a foundational piece for tackling mathematics at all levels of schooling. Students need to understand how two numbers interact with each other as numerators and denominators, as ...