How to Add or Subtract Algebraic Fractions

Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions When adding and subtracting fractions, we must ensure that we have the same denominator. For adding and subtracting fractions: Step 1 Multiply the two terms on the bottom to get the same denominator. Step 2 Multiply the top number on the first fraction by the bottom number of the second fraction to get the new top number of the first fraction. Step 3 Multiply the top number on the second fraction by the bottom number of the first fraction to get the new top number of the second fraction. Step 4 Now add/subtract the top numbers and keep the bottom number so that there is now one fraction. Step 5 Simplify the fraction if required.