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Q: Why do we only add the numerators?
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How do you add and subtract like denominator?

You add or subtract only the numerators


To add and subtract fractions less than 1 you add or subtract only the what?

Numerators


Do you add the denominator?

When adding like fractions, only the numerators are added.


How do add factions with the same denominator?

You first add the numerators then take the denominator to the bottom of the sum of the numerators.


To find the sum of two fractions with the same denominator you just have to add the?

Numerators


How do you Add rational expressions with common denominators and binomial numerators?

If the denominator is the same, you just add the numerators - just as with plain numbers.


When you add or subtract fractions with the same denominators what happens to the denominator in your answer?

It stays the same. Only the numerators change.


If the denominators are different do you add them?

No. Convert them to like denominators and add the numerators.


Does adding numerators and denominators work in fraction addition?

To add fractions, you cannot simply add the numberators and add the denominators. To add fractions, they must first have the same denominator. Once they have the same denominator, you can then simply add the numerators.


To get the answer of a rational expression when you have the same denominator what do you do?

add numerators


Why will the answer always be one when two numerators add up to the same number as two like denominators?

Yes because the numerators add up to equal a whole number which is 1


How do you add two fractions with the same denominator?

numerators you add, denominators you leave it the same