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Fractions
Adding and subtracting fractions
Formula
a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
Rule
Find a common denominator, then add the numerators. Never add denominators.
Example
1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6
Tip
The LCM of the denominators is the smallest common denominator.
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