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How are adding fractions different?

When adding or subtracting fractions their denominators must be the same


Do you change fractions 2 like fractions when adding them?

Yes, you must.


What must you do first before adding or subtracting unlike fractions?

you must make the fractions equivalent and with the same denomenator


When adding or subtracting fractions you must get a?

A Common Denominator


When adding fractions what you always must do is find the?

Common denominator


Do the adding fractions rule apply to subracting?

Yes inasmuch that the denominators of the fractions must be common to each other.


Can you simplify fractions when adding?

Yes but they all must have the same common denominator


What is the meaning of adding fractions?

Adding fractions involves combining two or more fractions to create a new fraction that represents the total value. To do this accurately, the fractions must have a common denominator; if they don't, the fractions must first be converted to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Once the fractions share a common denominator, their numerators can be added together while the denominator remains unchanged. The result can often be simplified if necessary.


How does finding the least common multiple help you add fractions?

Because when adding or subtracting fractions the denominators must have the same values


What is the purpose of learning least common multiples?

When subtracting or adding fractions the denominators must be the same if they are not then the LCM must be found.


When adding or subtracting fractions do you have to have the numerator the same or denominator?

The denominators must be the same, the numerators can be different.


What must a mathematician do before adding two unlike fractions?

Find the lowest common denominator