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In order to add or subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator.
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∙ 2012-11-18 23:30:54
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Are sets of fractions closed under addition?
Yes.
Why are fractions closed under addition?
For a set to be closed under any operation, the result of the operation must also be a member of the set. The result of adding fractions is another fraction, thus it is closed under addition. Remember that 8/3, 8/4, 4/4, 2/1 are all fractions - they have a numerator and denominator separated by a line (at an oblique angle on the computer screen). Improper fractions are still fractions.
What Proper fractions that have the same denominator in addition or subtraction are called?
like fractions
How do you add fractions in matrices?
The usual rules of addition of fractions apply.
Why do you have to find a common denominator?
Addition or subtraction of fractions require "like" fractions: that is, fractions with the same denominator.
When you add fractions you are finding their?
The answer to an addition is called the sum. Fractions and other numbers.
Why change mixed numbers to improper fractions?
For addition, subtraction, division and multiplication with other fractions
How do you add fractions with unlike denometiors?
You look for a common denominator; convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator you found; then you do the addition itself.
Are the sets of positive fractions closed for addition?
Yes.
What are the rules for fractions?
addition,subtraction,multiplication,division
What is on the septa test?
Blueprint reading, addition, fractions,
What is the meaning of addition and subtraction of similar fraction?
Similar fractions are fractions with the same denominator. In order to add or subtract fractions they need to be similar.
