Lowest terms For Fractions. Step By Step.

Example: 3 1

-- - --

4 6

Step 1: Find the common denominator for 4 and 6.

4 - 4, 8 , 12

6 - 6, 12, 18 The common denominator is 12

Step 2 : Write the equivalent fractions using the common denominator.

3 x3 9 1 x2 2

-- = -- -- = --

4 x3 12 6 x2 12

Step 3 : Rewrite the question using the common denominator. It is solved

3 1 9 2

-- - -- = -- - --

4 6 12 12

- 9 - 2

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12

= 7

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12

7

-- is your answer!

12

Note: the denominator does not change when adding or subtracting.