To get the right answer. If you add 1/3 and 1/4, you might not be as successful as when you add 4/12 and 3/12.
multiply the fractions until they have common denominators and then subtract them
The denominators must be the same before you can add or subtract fractions.
You DO need a common denominator to add, subtract, or compare fractions. You DO NOT need a common denominator to multiply or divide fractions.
Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.
because it would be diffcult to understand.[you don't add or subtract the demonters]
First find the lowest common denominator and then adjust the fractions accordingly before subtracting the numerators
by finding the common denominator of the fractions
Before you can add or subtract, both fractions must have the same denominator, andmaking that change without changing the value of either fraction is your job. The bestchoice for a 'common' denominator is usually the least common multiple of the originaldenominators.
So that you only have to add/subtract the numerator which makes it much easier.
Because the answers will be wrong when adding or subtracting them if they don't have a common denominator.
By finding the lowest common denominator of the fractions.
You first need to find a common denominator, not necessarily the least common denominator. Next, you rename the fractions according to the common denominator. Only then can you subtract the fractions. After subtraction you should simplify the answer.