Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

Example

2⁄3  + 3⁄4

 

Step 1

Find the lowest common denominator.

2⁄3  + 3⁄4

Both 3 and 4 can divide into 12.

 

Step 2

Convert both fractions.

2⁄3 is the same as 8⁄12

 

3⁄4 is the same as 9⁄12