Mastering Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Unlike Denominators

The video tutorial covers adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. It explains the need for a common denominator and demonstrates how to find the least common multiple to achieve this. The tutorial also discusses the implications of using a non-lowest common denominator and how to simplify the result. Through examples, the video illustrates the process of converting fractions to have a common denominator, performing the arithmetic operation, and simplifying the result if necessary.

What is required to add fractions with different denominators?

• Multiply the numerators

• Find the highest common factor

• Find a common denominator

• Subtract the denominators

What is the result of 1/2 + 1/4?

• 2/6

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/4

How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

• Multiply both fractions by the same number

• Multiply denominators and numerators by specific numbers

• Add the denominators together

• Use the highest common factor

How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

• By dividing one denominator by the other

• By finding the least common multiple

• By adding both denominators

• By subtracting one denominator from the other

What method is used to simplify the process of adding or subtracting fractions?

• Converting to decimals

• Direct addition or subtraction

• Finding the least common multiple

• Cross-multiplication

What is the result of 2/3 - 3/5?

• 1/15

• 1/5

• 10/15 - 9/15

• 1/10

What is the least common multiple of 4 and 6?

• 10

• 20

• 12

• 24

What is the result of 3/4 + 1/6?

• 9/12 + 2/12

• 11/12

• 4/10

• 5/8

What happens if you don't use the lowest common denominator?

• It requires additional steps to simplify

• The fractions become improper

• You can't solve the problem

• The solution is incorrect

What is the final step after finding a common denominator and performing the operation?

• Simplify the fraction if possible

• Convert the fraction to a decimal

• Multiply the result by 100

• Divide the numerator by the denominator