Here is one more example:
PROBLEM:
1 1
--- - --- =
5 6
STEP ONE: Find LCD.
The LCD of 5 and 6 is 30.
STEP TWO: Convert fractions
1 x 6 1 x 5
------- - ------- =
5 x 6 6 x 5
Think:
1 ? 1 ?
--- = ---- --- = ----
5 30 6 30
To change 1/5 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30, you
must multiply the numerator and denominator by 6.
To change 1/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30, you
must multiply the numerator and denominator by 5.
STEP THREE: Add numerators and leave the denominator alone.
6 5 1
---- - ---- = ----
30 30 30
STEP FOUR: Reduce if necessary.
Not necessary in this example.
Now you get to try a few for yourself.