Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

Find Lowest Common Denominator & solve
1    1/3   +    4    1/4 =

• 5    7/12

• 5    2/24

• 5    2/12

• 5    7/24

When the denominators are not the same, I must find a...

• common numerator

• common denominator

• equivalent fraction

• mixed number

Add the mixed numbers vertically. Simplify if needed.

What math equation is being represented in the picture?

Add the mixed fractions with unlike denominators: \(3\frac{1}{2} + 2\frac{3}{8}\)

Jason is making a fruit salad. He mixes in 3 1/4 cups of orange melon and 2 2/3 cups of green melon. How many cups of melon does Jason put in the fruit salad?

• 1 1/4

• 5 3/4

• 5 11/12

• 9/12