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Addtion of mixed numbers with different denominators
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- The simple way to add two mixed numbers with different denominator:
- Step 1: Write a mixed number into a whole number and a fraction.
- Step 2: Add whole numbers.
- Step 3: Find the least common denominator(LCD) of two fractions.
- Step 4: Add two fractions with the same denominators.
- Step 5: Add the whole number and fractions.
- Write the results as a mixed number.