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Uploaded by on Feb 3, 2009

This video will show you how to add fractions. Thanks for learning!

Soundtrack: NIN Ghost 2

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  • Isn't it easier to seek for the Least Common Multiple? I came up with 7/10 for this problem. Am I wrong? 3/2 + 4/5 = I searched for the LCM of 2 & 5 and got 10. Then I just added 3+4=7 I came up with 7/10. Let me know if I am wrong. I am just re-learning all this for my FTCE Test.

  • @hpdragon723

    You answer is half right :) , this is what you do:

    Find the LCM which is 10, then you have to divide 10 by 2 and multiply it by 3 and do the same with 5, then you get 5(3)/10 + 2(4)/10 = 15/10 + 8/10 = 23/10

    You can make is a mixed number 2 3/10. Check out our other videos :)

  • You can reduce the final answer 23/10 as a mixed number 2 3/10, here I am posting an video how to do it

  • Can someone tell me where the number 8 came from? in STEP TWO? please I need help I was understanding this till I saw the 8 :(

  • @Piscess86

    Remember that in order to add fractions the denominator needs to be the same for both fractions. Therefore once you multiply (5)(3)/(2(5) + (4)(2)/5(2), then you have 15/10 + 8/10 , since you have the same denominator now you can add the top and keep 10 as the same denominator 10.

    Hope it helps!!!

    Thanks for learning!!!

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  • so if you have a mixed fraction you just add the extra numbers like 2 or 3 ?

  • True, the final result cannot be simplified but it can be turned into a mix number.

  • Thank you so much, that really HELPED!

  • Great Music.

    After you finish the problem, Pennywise the clown stabs you to death and eats you.

  • What's with the ominous music? You want me to hate math more?? Fractions are selfish?

  • What's with the ominous music? You want me to hate math more??

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