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Addtion of mixed numbers with different denominators

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Solution:

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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.