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Assuming that these "like" fractions have common denominators, to add or subtract them, simply add or subtract their numerators (numbers on top of the fraction), then put that answer over the like denominator.
Example: 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7
Example: 3/8 - 2/8 = 1/8
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Do you add and subtract like and unlike fractions in the same way?
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
How do you add and subtract dissimilar fractions?
Make the fractions equivalent then subtract
How do you add and subtract by fractions?
If the fractions have the same denominator, add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible. If the fractions have different denominators, find the LCM of the denominators and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with like denominators. Then add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible.
Do you add and subtract like and unlike fractions in the same way?
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
How do you add and subtract fractions with the same denominator?
it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.
What you need to add or subtract fractions?
You need a common denominator in order to add or subtract fractions.
How do you add and subtract dissimilar fractions?
Make the fractions equivalent then subtract
Why do you have to turn unlike fractions into like fractions to add or subtract?
because its just one of the rules of math :)
How do you add and subtract by fractions?
If the fractions have the same denominator, add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible. If the fractions have different denominators, find the LCM of the denominators and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with like denominators. Then add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible.
How would you add or subtract fractions with like denominators?
The same way you would add or subtract whole numbers, leaving the denominators alone.
Do you always have to have like numerators in fractions before you can add or subtract?
No, the denominators have to be the same.
To add and subtract fractions less than 1 you add or subtract only the what?
Numerators
Why is it necessary to convert two fractions into like fractions before adding and subtracting them?
Because think of like fractions as the same things.. you can subtract halves from halves for example, but what does it mean to take away a half from a third?By converting them into like fractions, we can add or subtract them easily.
