Add Fractions Calculator

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How to Add Fractions

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Find a Common Denominator: Convert fractions to have the same bottom number
  2. Add the Numerators: Add the top numbers while keeping the denominator the same
  3. Simplify: Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms

Tips for Adding Fractions

  • Mixed numbers need to be converted to improper fractions first
  • The denominator stays the same when adding fractions with like denominators
  • Use the LCD (Least Common Denominator) when adding fractions with unlike denominators