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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Examples

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Example 2:

step 1 Find the LCD: step pointer the LCD of 3 and 5 is 15
step 2 Make equivalent fractions so that
the fractions have a common denominator
step pointer
step 3 Add or subtract: step pointer
step 4 Reduce if possible: step pointer