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Can you add fractions using the LCD will you never have to simplify the answer?
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∙ 10y ago
Not true.
Try 1/6 + 1/3
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Comparing fractions without using an lcd?
It is easy: just convert to decimal fractions.
Do you ever have to simplify if you find the LCD when subtracting fractions?
No because in order to subtract or add fractions the denominator of the fractions must be the same and if they are not then the lowest common denominator of the fractions must be found. Having subtracted or added the fractions then it may be possible to simplify the result.
What is the LCD for fractions?
The LCD for fractions is the LCM (least common multiple) of all of the denominators.
When is it useful to know multiples of a number?
When reducing fractions to their lowest terms or finding the LCD of fractions
IS THE LCD OF TWO FRACTIONS THE SAME AS THE LCM NUMERATORS AND FRACTIONS?
The LCD of two fractions is the same as the LCM of their denominators.
What is three eighths plus one fourth?
The denominators are different, so find the equivalent fractions using the LCD , then add the fractions with the denominators.
What does the LCD of two or more fractions mean?
least common denominator it means what number both fractions can divide evenly into ex. 2/8 and 4/16 they simplify to 1/4 because 8 and 16 simplify to 4 p.s. I'm only in middle school so don't take this to seriously
How can prime numbers be used in your everyday life?
Prime numbers are used to find the LCM of numbers Prime numbers are used to find the HCF of numbers Prime numbers are used to simplify fractions Prime numbers are used to find the LCD of fractions
What is the algorithm for adding fractions?
LCD
What is the least common denominator for the fractions 5656 and 3838?
There doesn't appear to be any fractions there but to find the LCD of fractions is done in the same way as finding the lowest common multiple of numbers.
How the LCD of two or more fractions could be of use?
Once you find the LCD, convert the fractions to their equivalents and then you can add and/or subtract them correctly.
The lowest common denominator for these fractions and then add and simplify. 23 and 16?
The LCD of 2/3 and 1/6 is 6. 4/6 - 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2
