Similar and Unlike Fractions
Similar (Like) fractions are fractions with same denominators. On the other hand, dissimilar (Unlike) fractions are fractions with different denominators.
SIMILAR FRACTION
Fractions with same denominators (bottom numbers).
Examples:
16
, 56
, 136
, 196
UNLIKE FRACTION
Fractions with different denominators (bottom numbers).
Examples:
29
, 78
, 1425
, 264
Similar Fraction Examples
Example 1:
Are 511
and 811
similar fractions?
Example 2:
Are 25
and 52
similar fractions?
Example 3:
Are 14
and 68
unlike fractions?
How to convert unlike fractions into similar fractions
Step 1
Find LCM (least common multiple) of the denominators.
Step 2:
Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with denominators equal to the LCM.
Example 1:
Convert the below unlike fractions into similar fractions.
14
and 38
Pa heart ty
