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Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

In the following exercises, find the least common denominator (LCD) for each set of fractions.

Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions with the LCD

In the following exercises, convert to equivalent fractions using the LCD.

1 4 and 1 5 , LCD = 20

5 20 , 4 20

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7 12 and 5 8 , LCD = 24

14 24 , 15 24

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13 16 and 11 12 , LCD = 48

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11 16 and 5 12 , LCD = 48

33 48 , 20 48

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1 3 , 5 6 , and 3 4 , LCD = 12

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1 3 , 3 4 , and 3 5 , LCD = 60

20 60 , 45 60 , 36 60

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Add and Subtract Fractions with Different Denominators

In the following exercises, add or subtract. Write the result in simplified form.

23 30 + 5 48

53 80

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33 49 18 35

291 245

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3 4 ( 4 5 )

1 20

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9 16 ( 4 5 )

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7 20 ( 5 8 )

11 40

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x 5 1 4

4 x 5 20

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Identify and Use Fraction Operations

In the following exercises, perform the indicated operations. Write your answers in simplified form.

  1. 3 4 + 1 6
  2. 3 4 ÷ 1 6

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  1. 2 3 + 1 6
  2. 2 3 ÷ 1 6

  1. 5 6
  2. 4

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  1. 2 5 1 8
  2. 2 5 · 1 8

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  1. 4 5 1 8
  2. 4 5 · 1 8

  1. 37 40
  2. 1 10

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  1. 5 n 6 ÷ 8 15
  2. 5 n 6 8 15

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  1. 3 a 8 ÷ 7 12
  2. 3 a 8 7 12

  1. 9 a 14
  2. 9 a 14 24

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  1. 9 10 · ( 11 d 12 )
  2. 9 10 + ( 11 d 12 )

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  1. 4 15 · ( 5 q 9 )
  2. 4 15 + ( 5 q 9 )

  1. 4 3 q
  2. 12 25 q 45

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7 12 · ( 8 35 )

2 15

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3 8 x 11

−33 8 x 88

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Use the Order of Operations to Simplify Complex Fractions

In the following exercises, simplify.

3 3 3 2 ( 3 4 ) 2

32

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( 3 4 ) 2 ( 5 8 ) 2

36 25

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3 4 + 1 2 5 6 2 3

15 2

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3 4 3 5 1 4 + 2 5

3 13

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Mixed Practice

In the following exercises, simplify.

( 5 9 + 1 6 ) ÷ ( 2 3 1 2 )

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( 3 4 + 1 6 ) ÷ ( 5 8 1 3 )

22 7

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In the following exercises, evaluate the given expression. Express your answers in simplified form, using improper fractions if necessary.

x + 1 2 when

  1. x = 1 8
  2. x = 1 2

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x + 2 3 when

  1. x = 1 6
  2. x = 5 3

  1. 1 2
  2. −1

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x + ( 5 6 ) when

  1. x = 1 3
  2. x = 1 6

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x + ( 11 12 ) when

  1. x = 11 12
  2. x = 3 4

  1. 0
  2. 1 6

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x 2 5 when

  1. x = 3 5
  2. x = 3 5

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x 1 3 when

  1. x = 2 3
  2. x = 2 3

  1. 1 3
  2. −1

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7 10 w when

  1. w = 1 2
  2. w = 1 2

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5 12 w when

  1. w = 1 4
  2. w = 1 4

  1. 1 6
  2. 2 3

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4 p 2 q when p = 1 2 and q = 5 9

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5 m 2 n when m = 2 5 and n = 1 3

4 15

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2 x 2 y 3 when x = 2 3 and y = 1 2

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8 u 2 v 3 when u = 3 4 and v = 1 2

9 16

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u + v w when u = −4 , v = −8 , w = 2

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m + n p when m = −6 , n = −2 , p = 4

−2

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a + b a b when a = −3 , b = 8

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r s r + s when r = 10 , s = −5

3

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Everyday math

Decorating Laronda is making covers for the throw pillows on her sofa. For each pillow cover, she needs 3 16 yard of print fabric and 3 8 yard of solid fabric. What is the total amount of fabric Laronda needs for each pillow cover?

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Baking Vanessa is baking chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal cookies. She needs 1 1 4 cups of sugar for the chocolate chip cookies, and 1 1 8 cups for the oatmeal cookies How much sugar does she need altogether?

She needs 2 3 8 cups

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Writing exercises

Explain why it is necessary to have a common denominator to add or subtract fractions.

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Explain how to find the LCD of two fractions.

Answers will vary.

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Self check

After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.

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After looking at the checklist, do you think you are well prepared for the next section? Why or why not?

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Source:  OpenStax, Prealgebra. OpenStax CNX. Jul 15, 2016 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11756/1.9
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