Unlike Fractions - Definition and Examples


Unlike fractions, also called dissimilar fractions, are fractions that have different denominators. 

For example, the fractions 1/6 and 5/11 are unlike fractions.

The denominator of 1/6 is 6 and the denominator of 5/11 is 11.

More examples of unlike fractions

  • 3/2 and 2/5
  • 5/8 and 5/12
  • 1/15 and 1/14
  • 2/3 and 3/2
  • 8/1 and 1/2

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