How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Addition?

How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Addition?

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Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? In this tutorial, see how to add fractions with unlike denominators in order to solve an equation. Then, be sure to check you answers so you KNOW it's correct!

Keywords:

  • one-step equation
  • addition
  • solve variable
  • variable
  • using addition
  • unlike denominators
  • subtraction

Background Tutorials

  • Fraction Basics

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      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

      • How Do You Reduce A Fraction?How Do You Reduce A Fraction?

      How Do You Reduce A Fraction?

      Fractions involving large numbers can be a handful, but sometimes these fractions can be reduced, taking those large numbers off your hands. This tutorial shows you how to reduce a fraction to its simplest form. Take a look!

  • Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions

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      How Do You Turn an Improper Fraction Into a Mixed Fraction?

      In math, it's often important to change a fraction from one type to another. It can help you work with the fraction in an equation or help make more sense of an answer. This tutorial shows you how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction.

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

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