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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.

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Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions Explain with examples why this is necessary?

Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.


Why do you convert unlike fractions?

Unlike fractions have denominators that are unequal, and therefore cannot be added or subtracted. If two fractions need to be added or subtracted they must first be converted to like fractions.


What is the same about two fractions that are like fractions?

Fractions that are equivalent have the same values when simplified.


What fractions are equivalent to?

Fractions can be converted to decimals, percentages or mixed numbers.


Should all improper fractions be converted to mixed fractions?

Yes they should


How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?

In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract


What is 14.4 converted into fractions?

144/10.


How can you convert to proper fractions?

It depends on what you want to convert to proper fractions. Not all things can be converted to proper fractions.


What are 2 things that fractions and percentages have in common?

They can both be converted into decimals and from there into fractions or percentages.


What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

Fractions can be converted into decimals and they mean the same thing.


What is the relashionship between fractions and decimals?

The relationship between fractions and decimals can be seen as follow. Fractions can be represented as ratio of two numbers and on dividing can give a decimal value. And decimal value can be converted into a fraction too.


LCD of two or more fractions mean?

LCD is the Lowest Common Denominator which is the lowest number into which the denominators of all the fractions will each divide exactly. Each of the fractions can then be converted to an equivalent fraction with the new denominator which then allows the fractions to be added and/or subtracted.

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