how to add fractions with different denominators

Today we shall discuss about how to add fractions with different denominators?Adding fractions with the same or like denominators can be easy. You only add the numerator and keep the same denominator and if needed you need to simplify. Now we will see how to add fractions with different denominators. While adding fractions the denominators must be equal. You will have to try and find a common denominator. After this you need to write each equivalent fraction using this new denominator. After which you can add the numerators, and keep the denominator of the equivalent fraction and finally rewrite the answer as a reduced or simplified fraction if required.For more help you can check the following link simplifying fractions and get all your queries and doubts resolved online with online tutors. We shall discuss more about fractions in future.