How To Add Fractions

[MrAbciss]

how do you simplify your answer



[hamza6415]

there is an easy er way

[YourTutorOnline]

@hamza6415 You know of an easier way? Or the way I showed in the video is the easy way?

[EthanIzEre]

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Ethan

[YourTutorOnline]

Thanks akeel456!

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[akeel456]

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[YourTutorOnline]

A real easy way is to factor out both denominators.

8 = 2^3. 12 = 2^2 x 3.

Now pull out each prime number with the largest exponent you see. So we would have 2^3 and a 3.

Multiply these two terms together. 2^3 = 8.

8 x 3 = 24, and that is your LCD.

Let me know if you still need more help.

[Xdev1lG00D]

i went to go see the LCD video but how did you get 24.

[YourTutorOnline]

Thanks!

[mrcat38]

well explained!!