To add fractions with different denominators, find a common multiple to multiply the denominators and numerators by so they match. Then simply add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, to add 5/2 and 2/5, multiply the denominators by 2 and 5 respectively to get 10 as the common denominator. Multiply the numerators by the same numbers to get 10/10 + 10/10, then add the numerators to get 20/10 or 2.

1. Adding Fractions by Ozzie

2. First make sure the denominators are the same. If they are not, find a common multiple for both numbers. For example 10, multiply 5 by 2 and 2 by 5 also multiply the numerators by the numbers. So your equation should end up like this

3. Now all you do is add the numerators and leave the denominator as it is. As for the numbers just add them and you should get this answer.