first you need to find the common bottom bit e.g 9/8 +6/16. first you need to do 8 times _ equals 16 and the answer is 2 so now whatever you do to the bottom you have to do to the top so the question is now 18/16 + 6/16 witch is 24/16
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
Just simply add/subtract the numerators then copy the denominator.
The fastest and surest way to do that is to have a calculator that has a fraction button. (a b/c)
You would have to convert the units to be alike, then you would be able to add and subtract them.
just change the fration with the smallest denominator and add or subtract the way you always do.
To add and subtract unlike fractions.
When you want to add or subtract unlike fractions.
Before you can add or subtract, both fractions must have the same denominator, andmaking that change without changing the value of either fraction is your job. The bestchoice for a 'common' denominator is usually the least common multiple of the originaldenominators.
Change each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the same denominator. 3/8+5/12= 9/24+10/24=19/24
In order to add or subtract one fraction from another, they must have a common denominator, or the same denominator. That's because it's impossible to add two fractions that have a different number of parts.
To get the right answer when you add or subtract unlike fractions.
or else you cannot add or subtract them