Here is one more example:
PROBLEM: 1 1 --- - --- = 5 6 STEP ONE: Find LCD. The LCD of 5 and 6 is 30. STEP TWO: Convert fractions 1 x 6 1 x 5 ------- - ------- = 5 x 6 6 x 5 Think: 1 ? 1 ? --- = ---- --- = ---- 5 30 6 30 To change 1/5 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30, you must multiply the numerator and denominator by 6. To change 1/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30, you must multiply the numerator and denominator by 5. STEP THREE: Add numerators and leave the denominator alone. 6 5 1 ---- - ---- = ---- 30 30 30 STEP FOUR: Reduce if necessary. Not necessary in this example.
Now you get to try a few for yourself.