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The denominator is the number in the lower part of the fraction
example: 5/8
the 8 is the denominator
When adding fractions, they have to be "like" denominators.
example: 5/8 and 3/8
both fractions have 8 as a denominator
When they are "unlike" denominators, you have to convert them to "like" denominators to add them.
example: 5/8 + 3/4
take 3/4 and multiply both the three and four by two... this will give you a new fraction of 6/8... now you can add these fractions
5/8 + 6/8 = 11/8
If your new to math. Multiplying both the numerator and denominator by any number is perfectly fine... as long as its the same number.
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What is the definition of unlike denominator?
The definition is a different denominator in a fraction
What are like and unlike fractions?
Like fractions are the fractions which have the same denominator and unlike fractions are the fractions which do not have the same denominator.
What is useful in finding the least common denominator when adding unlike denominators?
Least common denominator.....
What do you call fractions with not the same denominator?
"Unlike" fractions.
How are like fractions and unlike fractions different?
Like fractions have the same denominator, unlike fractions don't.
How do you compare unlike denominators?
You don't. You find a common denominator and compare after that.
What is the unlike fraction for 17and12?
Any fraction whose denominator is not 12.
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 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.
How do you solve a fraction problem when you don't have the same denominator?
If you are adding or subtracting unlike fractions, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
Does a common denominator have to be the same denominator?
A common denominator results from comparing two or more unlike denominators. It can be the same as one of the denominators, but doesn't have to be.
Adding unlike fractions?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
