You would have to convert the units to be alike, then you would be able to add and subtract them.
To add and subtract with the metric system, make sure the units of measurement are the same (e.g. grams with grams, meters with meters). Then, simply add or subtract the numerical values. If needed, convert between different metric units before performing the operation.
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
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.
you would have to convert the units to be alike.
To get the right answer when you add or subtract unlike fractions.
Because to add fractions, the denominators must be equal.
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The question is based on a complete misunderstanding of what is required. Unlike denominators are NOT required!
It will help when you want to add and subtract unlike fractions.
because its just one of the rules of math :)