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Do you need a common denominator when subtracting fractions?
yes you should use a common denominator when subtracting with fractions, it makes it much easier.
Do you need a common denominator for dividing fractions?
No only when adding or subtracting fractions a common denominator is needed
Does division need a common denominator?
No, You only need a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.
How is subtracting fractions like adding fractions?
You need a common denominator for both.
Why do fractions need a common denominator before you add or subtract?
Because the answers will be wrong when adding or subtracting them if they don't have a common denominator.
When adding or subtracting two fractions with denominators that are not equal what is the first step you take?
When adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, the first step is to find a common denominator. This involves finding the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. Once you have a common denominator, you can then add or subtract the numerators of the fractions accordingly.
Why do fractions need to have a common denominator before subtracting or adding?
Because if there's no common denominator it'll be hard to simplify. And will cause you to get a headache.
How do you get the common denominator for dividing fractions?
You don't need a common denominator to divide fractions.
Do you need a common denominator for all fractions before doing the order of operations?
You DO need a common denominator to add, subtract, or compare fractions. You DO NOT need a common denominator to multiply or divide fractions.
How is finding the LCM revelant when adding and subtracting fractions?
To add and subtract fractions, you need common denominators. To find the common denominator, find the LCM of the denominators you wish to add or subtract.
Do you need to have a common denominator when subtracting?
Yes.
Why do you need like denominators to add and subtract fractions?
Finding a common denominator makes it possible to add two fractions because it allows us to write each fraction as a multiple of a common (usually smaller) fraction. Subtracting fractions works the same way; find a common denominator so that the fractions involved are in the same terms.
